Lionel Messi first to vote of the FIFA / FIFpro World XI
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi poses with his trophy after receiving the European footballer of the year award, the "Ballon d'Or" (Golden ball)
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi poses with his trophy after receiving the European footballer of the year award, the "Ballon d'Or" (Golden ball)
FIFA Player of the Year Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Argentina signs some World Cup footballs
FIFA Player of the Year Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Argentina poses for a photo
Argentina's Lionel Messi receives the 2009 FIFA World Player Trophy from FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter
Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Argentina holds aloft the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award
Argentina's Lionel Messi looks on during a press conference prior to the FIFA World Player Gala 2009
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazil's Kaka and Argentina's Lionel Messi pose during a press conference
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