29th March 2024
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Lionel Messi wins record-breaking 6th Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi has won a record-breaking 6th Ballon d’Or award, one ahead of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

The award is given by France Football to recognise the world’s best player for the calendar year, and comes after yet another incredible year for the Argentine star. He was selected ahead of Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo for the award.

This year, Messi picked up his 10th La Liga title, (and Barça’s 8th league title in 11 years), as well as the 2019 Super Cup, whilst also helping his side reach the final of the Copa del Rey and the semi-final of the Champions League too.

Messi Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi has won his 6th Ballon d’Or. (Photo courtesy of @FCBarcelona / Twitter)

Messi has scored 46 goals for club and country in 2019 to date, whilst his side are still to play five more games this year, giving him the chance to add to that goal tally.

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During the summer, his national side, Argentina, finished 3rd at the Copa America.

In September, Messi also won the FIFA The Best award, and the government of Catalonia gave him one of their highest civil distinctions this year too, the Cross of St. Jordi.

To top it off, the Barcelona icon was also recognised for his supreme ability in a very unique way in 2019 – by having a Cirque du Soleil show, Messi10, created around his skills and career.

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