Six facts you ought to know about record five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi
Messi holds two passports - Argentina's and Spain's. He became a Spanish citizen in September 2005.
Jan 12, 2016, 00:45 AM IST
Lionel Messi creates history, betters own record to bag fifth Ballon d'Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo
It came as no surprise as Messi was heavily favoured to reclaim the prize from three-time winner Ronaldo.
Jan 12, 2016, 00:26 AM IST
Four-time winner Lionel Messi favourite to regain Ballon d'Or
The Argentine has been shortlisted for the award along with his Barca team-mate Neymar and Real Madrid front-man Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jan 11, 2016, 00:50 AM IST
I am made to be the best, claims Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese, current holder of the Ballon d'Or, has been a controversial figure despite his on-field brilliance.
Jan 02, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
Brazil great Ronaldo backs Neymar to win Ballon d'Or
Statistics show that Neymar's 2015 season has been slightly less productive than this rivals.
Dec 02, 2015, 08:54 AM IST
Luis Suarez deserves Ballon d'Or nomination: Lionel Messi
Messi says he would have liked to be on Ballon d'Or podium with Ney (Neymar) and Luis.
Dec 01, 2015, 20:31 PM IST
Luis Enrique sad to see Luis Suarez miss out on Ballon d`Or
Enrique says he can`t also take away credit from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dec 01, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo will beat Lionel Messi to Ballon d'Or title: Oliver Kahn
Oliver Kahn believes Cristiano Ronaldo will win the FIFA World Footballer Of The Year award.
Nov 26, 2015, 19:01 PM IST
Rio Ferdinand lauds Paul Pogba as 'future Ballon d'or winner'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba may become the best player in the world in the near future.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:45 PM IST
