FIFA Surprises the World by Awarding Messi with. Ballon d”Or

FIFA Surprises the World by Awarding Messi with. Ballon d''OrZurich, Jan 11. -Argentine striker Lionel Messi was awarded yesterday with FIFA Ballon d''Or in the annual ceremony that took place in this city.

Messi, 23, who made history by becoming the first Argentine player to win the award in 2009, beat off his Barcelona team-mates Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta in the voting.  (Prensa Latina)