Ballon d'Or award photos: Messi bags sixth Golden Ball, Alisson wins Yachine award and Kopa Trophy for Matthijs de Ligt...

Though the limelight was on the Barcelona skipper once again, the event was galore with the presence of other superstars as well! Take a look at some of the best photographs from Monday's award night in the French capital.

Argentine Lionel Messi poses with his six golden balls during the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in Paris. Messi said he hoped to carry on undimmed by age after claiming a record Golden Ball at the age of 32. (Photo | AP) 

Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi receives his sixth golden ball from last year's winner Lucas Modric of Real Madrid on December 2, 2019. (Photo | AP)

Liverpool's Brazilian shot-stopper Alisson Becker speaks after he awarded as the best goalkeeper (Yachine Trophy) during the Golden Ball award ceremony at the Grand Palais in Paris. (Photo | AP)

US footballer Megan Rapinoe is seen on the screen after she was selected the best female player during the Golden Ball award ceremony. This is just the second year that a women's Ballon d'Or -- voted for by 48 journalists -- has been awarded, with Rapinoe succeeding Norway's Ada Hegerberg. Rapinoe was the star of the Women's World Cup on, and off, the field, winning the Golden Boot for top scorer, with six goals, and Golden Ball for best player. (Photo | AP)

Juventus' Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt speaks after receiving the Kopa Trophy, presented to the best performing player under the age of 21, during the Golden Ball award ceremony. (Photo | AP)

Leo Messi was at the event with his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, and two of their children. (Photo | AP)

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi poses with his family during the Golden Ball award ceremony at the Grand Palais in Paris. (Photo | AP)

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk poses with his wife Rike Nooitgedag during the Golden Ball award ceremony. The Dutch defender had come second to Leo Messi in the race to the prestigious Ballon d'Or. (Photo | AP)

Former Ivory Coast captain and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba with PSG's French forward Kylian Mbappe at the Grand Palais in Paris. (Photo | AP)