Lionel Messi
Disclosure
Lionel Messi plays for Argentina and is currently an integral member of FC Barcelona. He is rare in his prodigious talent, his physical condition (a growth hormone deficiency – Barcelona paid his medical bills as part of the deal to sign him up) and the fact that of the many pretenders to Diego Maradona’s throne, Messi seems capable of living up to the expectations.
Barcelona’s three Ballon d’Or nominations
Charlie Rhodes • Dec 08 2010Nothing much to see here except for a compilation of video clips of Barceona’s three FIFA Ballon d’Or nominations Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Xavi:
Sneijder Snubbed As Barcelona Trio Make Ballon d’Or Shortlist
Charlie Rhodes • Nov 15 2011For the first time since 1989, one single club can boast the honour of employing all three players named on FIFA’s 2010 Ballon d’Or shortlist. 21 years ago, AC Milan…