Lionel Messi was named the UEFA Best Player in Europe for the 2014-15 season for helping Barcelona to a Treble of trophies.

"This prize brings me a lot of joy," Messi said. "It was an incredible year for us. I don't know about secrets, but there is a united dressing room which was able to have an incredible year. It came out as we wanted, and we achieved our objectives. I want to thank all my teammates. We all represent something. If not for all of them, not Barca, nor I, would be here."

"I only found out about the best goal prize when I arrived here," Messi said. "I did not know anything. Without my teammates I would not be here."