VIDEO: Messi shows off Ballon d'Or trophy to Inter Miami youngsters

The celebration continues for Lionel Messi as he clinched his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, crowning him as the best player in the world once again.

The Argentine legend has drawn plaudits from the entire football world, not least of which is his current club, Inter Miami who have taken every opportunity to celebrate the achievement.

Messi returned to training in Lauderdale with his Ballon d'Or amid huge cheers and celebrations from the fans, as well as the Inter Miami squad.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi brought his latest Ballon d'Or award back to the team faculty and showed it off to the players in the youth academy on Thursday. 

Inter Miami's academy posted a video showing clips of Messi interacting with youngsters while posing for group pictures with the team and the trophy.

The Argentina captain's claim to the Ballon d'Or came from his heroics at the World Cup last December when he scored seven goals to inspire his country to a historic victory. Shortly after, he left Paris Saint-Germain in a record-breaking deal to join Miami.

He beat Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the award in a controversial fashion as many believe the Norwegian was more deserving.