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Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria has beaten the likes of Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero to win Argentina's player of the year award.

The £60million summer signing picked up the Olimpia de Plata at a ceremony on Tuesday, where he was celebrated for his successes for both club and country.

It is the first time that Lionel Messi has not won the award since 2006 - despite the fact the Barcelona man has scored 56 goals for club and country and won the World Cup player of the tournament award.

Angel Di Maria record in 2014 for club and country 42 Games 7 Goals 25 Assists Lionel Messi record in 2014 for club and country 66 Games 58 Goals 21 Assists

Former Real Madrid man Di Maria helped Los Blancos to their historic 10th Champions League triumph in May, before continuing his form for Argentina at the World Cup.

La Albiceleste reached the final, their first since 1990, but the 26-year-old missed out on the match with Germany through injury. He scored a vital last-gasp winner against Switzerland in an earlier knockout round.

Di Maria capped his summer by becoming the most expensive Premier League signing of all-time, with Manchester United paying upwards of £60million on him in a bid to turn their fortunes.

(Image: Clive Rose)

His impact at Old Trafford was felt immediately, scoring three in his first five appearances for the Red Devils, including a succulent chip at Leicester - arguably United's best goal of the season so far.

He has become a mainstay in Louis van Gaal's line-up, as United have embarked on a six-match winning run following their 3-0 demolition of Liverpool on Sunday.

At the same awards, Lucas Pratto of Velez Sarsfield won the acclaim for best player in the Argentine league.

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