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Morgan, Messi, Kerr, Ibrahimovic win ESPYs

Alex Morgan, Lionel Messi, Sam Kerr and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have been honoured at Wednesday's ESPY awards the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

USWNT World Cup winner Morgan earned the ESPY for Best Female Athlete, joking that it was the second best trophy she has earned this week.

The 30-year-old played a vital role in the U.S. retaining the Women's World Cup, walking away as joint top-scorer of the tournament with teammate Megan Rapinoe.

Messi was named Best International Men's Soccer Player after leading his club to yet another Spanish crown this season, scoring 36 goals in 34 Liga appearances.