Argentina’s Lionel Messi has been crowned the 2012 Golden Ball in Zurich on Monday evening at the headquarters of the International Football Federation.
This is his fourth in a row after his coronations therefore of 2009, 2010 and 2011. He beat Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) and the Spanish Andres Iniesta (FC Barcelona). Lionel Messi is 25 years old. He became a legend by being the only one so far to have won four titles.
“It’s amazing that I receive this award once again and for the fourth consecutive time” I want to share this award with all my teammates and especially with Barça Andres (Iniesta) who is here with me. It is an honor for me to be able to train with him every day “
“I want to think here also of my teammates of the Argentine national team. Thank you to those who voted for me, captains and coaches. Thank you to my family, my friends and of course my wife and my son who is the best thing that ever happened to me “
He has also confided to his Team: “My goal is to continue like this, to continue to win titles with Barcelona and Argentina. Maintain this level. “
Lionel Messi is phenomenal!
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