Messi Wins Fifa Ballon d’Or Award
Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi captured the inaugural Fifa Ballon d'Or award. This is the first time this award has been presented as the Ballon d'Or (former European Footballer of the Year award) and the FIFA World Player of the Year award have been merged.
Messi beat out fellow Barcelona teammates Xavi and Andres Iniesta both of whom had strong years for club and country.
Champions League Talk @ Jan 11, 2011 1:19 AM EDT | Blog Profile
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