Prize Winner
Messi runs away with the Ballon d’Or
A fine little player, says Europe
As predicted, Lionel Messi absolutely cruised it to the European Footballer of the Year title, scoring 473 out of a possible 480 points, making it the most sweeping victory in the history of the Ballon d’Or.
Cristiano Ronaldo oozed into second place, Xavi came third, whilst the only two English representatives - Wazza and Stevie G - came 8th and 10th. Above is some evidence backing up the big Messi win, set to rather dramatic music.
Yeah, he’s pretty good.
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andy // December 1, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I know this is really pedantic, but I I’m tired of everyone still incorrectly referring to this award as the European Footballer of the Year.
That was what it was previously know as before they changed the rules nearly THREE YEARS AGO so that players of any nationality and from any club around the world could be eligible for the award, so it is simply incongruent to call it European Footballer of the Year any longer.
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