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Many thanks for joining us all here in Zurich for the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala, we hope you've enjoyed the presentation of the awards.

Don't forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by tweeting us @FIFAcom, remember to include #ballondor when talking about tonight's awards.

We will also be bringing you further reaction from the Gala on FIFA.com throughout the evening and we hope you can join us throughout 2013 for what should be another fantastic year for football.

Jan 07, 2013 - 20:13

So to wrap up the winners.

FIFA Ballon d'Or: LIONEL MESSI

FIFA Women's World Player of the Year: ABBY WAMBACH

FIFA Puskas Award: MIROSLAV STOCH

FIFA Coach of the Year: VICENTE DEL BOSQUE

FIFA Women's Coach of the Year: PIA SUNDHAGE

FIFA / FIFPro World XI:

Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas

Defenders: Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Radomel Falcao, Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA Presidential Award: FRANZ BECKENBAUER

FIFA Fair Play Award: UZBEKISTAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION

 

Jan 07, 2013 - 20:06

As well as setting a new record for goals in a calendar year, Messi grabbed 50 goals in last season's La Liga for Barcelona. This is the sixth consecutive time that Messi has been in the final three for the FIFA Ballon d'Or and his fourth consecutive win.

Jan 07, 2013 - 20:01

It is Lionel Messi's fourth consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or - a new record.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:59

Messi set the record for goals in a calendar year in 2012 with 91 strikes to his name.

He said: "To tell you the truth this is really quite unbelieavable. The fourth award that I have had is just too great for words.

"I would like to recognise my other colleagues from Barcelona: Iniesta it has been great to train and play alongside you. I would also like to recognise all of my friends in the Argentinian national team.

"Everyone that has worked with me coaches and staff and my family and my friends.

"Also my wife and my son. Thank you."

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:57

The winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 is LIONEL MESSI.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:56

Fabio Cannavaro is on stage for the finale of this evening's FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala - the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 award itself.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:54

Wambach, who has 152 goals in 198 appearances for the USA Women's side, said:

"I really didn't expect this. Thanks to FIFA and President Blatter for having us. Pia, coaching staff and the medical staff as well, thank you.

"Most importantly, winning any individual award is a total product of the team that you play for. I've never scored a goal without receiving a pass from my teammates.

"Thanks to all the fans out there who continue to inspire me and the rest of the team to win as many games as we can."

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:52

The FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Award 2012 is ABBY WAMBACH.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:51

Presenting the award are USA goalkeeper Hope Solo and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:49

Next will be the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Award 2012.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:47

Miroslav STOCH (Fenerbahçe - Gençlerbirliği, 3 March 2012)

On 3 March 2012, cool as a cucumber for Fenerbahce in a Turkish Super Lig against Genclerbirligi, Miroslav Stoch stood in space at the edge of the box and superbly hooked a shot into the top corner of the net.

Miroslav STOCH (Fenerbahçe - Gençlerbirliği, 3 March 2012)
 
Jan 07, 2013 - 19:46

Amy Macdonald has taken to the stage for a brief musical interlude, you can read here about her love of football.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:44

Ballon d'Or finalists (L-R) Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi, Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo stand on stage during the FIFA Ballon d'Or awards ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich on January 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN

Ballon d'Or finalists (L-R) Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi, Barcelona's Spanish midfie
Jan 07, 2013 - 19:44

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 07: Pia Sundhage, women's coach of United States embraces Alex Morgan of the United States after winning the FIFA World Coach of Women's Football 2012 trophy at Congress House on January 7, 2013 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Pia Sundhage, women's coach of United States embraces Alex Morgan of the United States
Jan 07, 2013 - 19:44

The runner up for the FIFA Puskas Award 2012 was Radamel Falcao, and third place went to Neymar.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:41

Stoch took to the stage to say: "I would like to thank everybody, my family and my friends, the players for my country and my club. Thank you."

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:40

The winner of the FIFA Puskas Award 2012 is MIROSLAV STOCH.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:40

Carlos Valderrama has taken to the stage to present the award for the FIFA Puskas Award 2012, and he is joined by Ruud Gullit in a wig!

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:37

The winner of the FIFA Fair Play Award 2012 is the UZBEKISTAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION.

Jan 07, 2013 - 19:35

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