Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a dream FIFA World Cup title, along with Kylian Mbappe, tennis legend Rafael Nadal, Max Verstappen, NBA champion Steph Curry and pole vault world-record holder Mondo Duplantis were among the nominees announced .
Fashion-conscious Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton bore a striking resemblance to a knitted tea cosy courtesy of his designer balaclava as he surveyed the track in Belgium on Sunday.