Lionel Messi was awarded the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or at a star-studded ceremony in Zurich, the third consecutive year that he has won the prestigious award for the world's outstanding footballer. The 24-year-old Barcelona and Argentina forward yesterday finished ahead of his Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Barca team-mate Xavi.
"It's a great personal pleasure for me," said Messi. "It's the third time I've won it. It's just an amazing honour. I want to thank everyone that's been involved with me -- my team-mates, trainers, physios, the coach (Pep Guardiola) and everyone at Barcelona. "I'd also like to thank the Argentina national team as well."
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