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__ Leonel Messi wins Fifa Ballon d’Or __



Messi wins Fifa Ballon d’Or for his third consecutive time.This award is given out to the best player in the world.From 2009-2011 Messi has defeated every challenger in this competition.Many other great players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi’s team mate Xavi Hernandez have attempted to take the award from Messi.Leonel Messi is only 24 years old and has many more years of playing the sport he loves. After winning the title of player of the year Messi congratulated the other players of how good they are.Although Messi won the award he showed his respect to the other members. “I want to share it with the people who helped me, my team mates and coach. This is very special, I want to divide it with me team mate Xavi." This is what Messi had to say after winning the award,showing he is grateful for all that Barcelona has done for him.