Football: Messi heads Ballon d’or else list
The 24-year-old is coupled by Barca colleague Xavi and Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo on the directory, with the winner being announced by the FIFA Ballon dOr Gala stylish Zurich, Switzerland, on January 9 2012.Argentina star Messi is looking to win the accolade meant for the third day appearing in a row, having been crowned the games leading player appearing in 2009 and 2010. Spains Xavi was third end time while Portugals Ronaldo won the grant popular 2008.ought to Messi when again subsist named the worlds paramount, he would pull level with Frenchman Zinedine Zidane and Brazilian Ronaldo since a three-time winner of the gong.Messi and Xavi were part of the Barca team which defeated Manchester United 3-1 by the side of Londons Wembley stadium participating in possibly will to happen to European champions, while the two of a kind furthermore helped the Catalans seal a third consecutive Spanish Primera Liga title.Ronaldo netted the winning goal the same as Real beat Barca to finalize last few seasons Copa del Rey, going away on to cease the 2010-11 season the same as the top goalscorer happening Spain.