Saturday, November 2, 2024

Who Should Win the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or Award

FIFA has finally released the three finalists for the Ballon d’Or Award: Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, and FC Barcelona’s Xavi and Lionel Messi.

Messi, a two-time winner of the award (2009, 2010), is the favorite to win the award after a magnificent season which saw FC Barcelona win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo previously won the award in 2008 and could very much so deserve another one this year.

In 2010-11, Ronaldo tallied a ridiculous 53 goals in 54 games. Simply stunning.

The former Manchester United talisman has kept it going this season, bagging 21 goals in just 20 appearances for Los Blancos.

But Lionel Messi has been just as impressive. The crafty Argentine striker scored 53 goals and added 24 assists in 55 games in all competitions last season.

Messi and Ronaldo seem to be from another planet at the moment. Their accomplishments are not just impressive, but truly mind-boggling.

Once again, Messi has kept the pace in 2011-12 tallying 27 goals and 12 assists in just 24 games.

The third and final finalist is Xavi, the heart and soul of FC Barcelona.

Xavi is arguably the most creative midfielder of his generation and has truely revolutionized the position of central midfield.

He is primarily renown for his vision, but he can also have a go at goal on occasion.

The Spanish international scored five goals last season (50 appearances) and has already bagged five this season (22 appearances).

However, Xavi’s impact cannot be measured by just goals and assists.

Not only is Xavi the vice-captain of FC Barcelona, but can control a game in midfield like no other player in the world and that must surely count for something.

That being said, I believe that this a two man race between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Since FC Barcelona won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, Messi seems to be the easy choice.

However, I would give my first place vote to none other than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Perhaps I feel this way because I have thought for many years that Ronaldo is the best player on the planet, but I think it’s safe to say that either selection would be worthy of the Ballon d’Or.

FIFA also announced the finalists for FIFA Women’s Player of the Year, FIFA Men’s Coach of the Year, and FIFA Women’s Coach of the Year.

Here are the following finalists:

FIFA WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Marta Brazil Western NY Flash
Homare Sawa Japan INAC Leonessa
Abby Wambach USA magicJack
FIFA MEN’S COACH OF THE YEAR
Alex Ferguson Manchester United
Pep Guardiola Barcelona
Jose Mourinho Real Madrid
FIFA WOMEN’S COACH OF THE YEAR
Bruno Bini France
Norio Sasaki Japan
Pia Sundhage United States

 

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  • David

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    Messi the best player n better than Cr7 n he deserves that award.

  • ibrahim naheem Abimbola

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    many ppl ave comment over (king linel 4 nt playing in another league so he does not deserved to be cal best player, now i want to ask u ppl a question .is it a must 4 a player to play in many league we can no him as d best player? To me no the truth is that ones a player is good let us encorage him so blf it or not king messi deserve win world best player of the year even more than 4times concecutvly up messi up barca, up barca up gadiola.

  • Pat

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    CRISTIANO RONALDO – FOR SURE

  • Arthur Plottier

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    Messi first, Cavani second Ronaldo third.

  • m.gerrard.p

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    It appears that a discussion about ‘ballon d’Or’ has quickly dissipated into a slug-match between messi and ronaldo fans….so i’m quite happy to indulge lol!! As an avid ‘student’ of this beautiful game, i have extensively researched this contentious, and often subjective dilemma….’messi or ronaldo….’? Before one can even begin to dissect and compare the two, it’s worth noting, firstly, that the backdrop of this discussion is the fact that both players have already established their reputations as the two most prolific footballers of this generation. Therefore we must acknowledge that despite whichever of the two is deemed ‘second best’ in our minds is still head and shoulders above the remaining footballers of the entire world for an entire generation, and should be regarded as such. Secondly, while their contributions should not be understated, the unsung heroes, xavi and co., would be subject to a separate discussion. For the purposes of this discussion though, an overview suggests that the most overt and potentially defining attributes in differentiating between messi and CR can be summarized as follows: (1) messi has aptly demonstrated his dexterity as a ‘play-maker’, thus, adjunct to his abundance of goals (as an attacking midfielder, as opposed to a genuine striker, like Pele, for example) is his aptitude at creating goal-scoring opportunities for team mates. This can be accredited to a heightened awareness and superlative understanding of the intricacies of movement around him. (2) CR has an innate physique that allows him to excel in other regards. His height superiority over messi, for example, would enhance his ability to meet certain aerial balls thus assisting with ‘headers’. Even so, these natural attributes would be futile without the exquisite technique he demonstrates and those he perfected, viz. his unique ‘free-kick’ style, as well as his running technique(high knee-lift) which aids with speed. His intense work ethic also comes with high acclamation. Messi’s low centre of gravity certainly aids with his mesmerizing ‘close-ball’ control which is second to none as is demonstrated by his uncanny ability to ‘dribble’ through numerous players at a time, at high pace. (3) Perhaps the most defining aspect is Messi’s ability to more often rise to the occasion in ‘big-match’ scenarios (the high-pressure ‘clasico’ matches for example….the stats are numerous and speak for themselves)….probably helps to explain the fact that messi has won alot more trophies over his career as well. This apparent advantage of being ‘mentally stronger’ is the attribute that may ultimately lay this dilemma to rest! Increasingly in sport today we see where grit and the ability to hold one’s nerve under pressure confers a psychological advantage that often separates the best from the rest!
    Ps:- When it comes to the highly acclaimed Ballon d’Or, please bear in mind that it is a vastly experienced and adequately informed panel who adjudicate on such matters based on specifically outlined criteria which we may not be privy to. It’s all good and well for each of us to have an opinion on who should eventually win, but it’s the job of this vastly diverse and prolific panel of footballing specialists to deliberate on that matter. Who are we to disagree with an ENTIRE panel, especially persons of such footballing repute!! sigh

  • oyerinde

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    That last year award was not 4 either the 2 of them but 4 prof.Xavi,but frankly speaking CR7 is the best in the world because of his ability 2 have played in 3 best league in the world with such an improving performance,indeed he is the best.UP CR7

  • Michael

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    I think CHRISTIANO RONALDO is the best player for now because he has played in different clubs, so if messi think he is the best player, he should also change his club, for he can’t be in one club and call him self world best. RONALDO is better than messi. FIFA must look at all this things before warding players.

  • mohamed

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    messi or cr7??

  • mohamed

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    MESSI

  • obalola

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    MESSI IS BETTER DAN CR7 IN EVERYTHING,HE WON MANY CUP FOR HIS CLUB AND COUNTRY,[WORLD CUP UNDER 20 AND OLYMPIC,PLS MENTION ANY CUP THAT CR7 WIN FOR HIS COUNTRY.

  • Jide salako

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    FIFA stop pershare give d right person d world best which is Cr7 Pls and pls messi over we need d cr7 2 rain in spain.

  • Jide salako

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    Cr7 is better dan messi reason y is dat Cr7 travel out 3 league 2 play and it shine till nw but messi is only 1 club player which is bad d world best given 2 him is work over 2 him i belieave if he move away 4rm barca 2 day messi will stop shineing reason is dat messi can nt perform 4 is country but Cr7 but club and country d guy perform wheel Cr7 should be WORld best 2011/2012 cus d guy deserve it.

  • Dis a 9ice transfer zone.

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    CR7 is better than messi reason is dat CR7 travel out 3 league 2 play is career but messi is only on club player which is nt proper 4 me CR7 is very gud dan messi le t messi 2 try and play a season in england be 4 it can prof d best.

  • okezie onyema

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    well either of them(messi , ronaldo) is still good for ther award .

  • Wardo

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    There is absolutely no reason for Cristiano Ronaldo to win this award. This is not an award for the most goals, he did deserve that one and did win that one. This is for best player in the world, and as long as Messi walks the earth, CR7 is not that. Cristiano’s stunning deficiency is his playmaking ability. He does not possess the same level of soccer mental ability that Lionel Messi does. Cristiano makes straight runs and is very fast and powerful but he does not have the vision to setup those cutting through balls that split defenses open the way Messi can.

  • Serchhip Chelsea

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    Lionel Messi truly desire to win this award…yes,he desired

  • barca fan

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    maybe something is wrong with you cristiano is no match for messi neither cristiano have won the world cup if thats the reason

  • yitagesu

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    Lionel Messi is no win of this Award,the best winner of this award is CHRISTIANO RONALDO.

  • DIDA

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    MESSI

  • Ademola

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    let FIfA give it to neutral person. Bcos messi and Ronaldo are not the only experience players we have. Let FIFA make a law that once you are given the honor, you are not going to be choosing to be voted for again.

  • floyd

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    do you guys do have a little bit of sense while saying cr7 deserves the ballon d’or? He may be scoring goals.. But have anyone ever seen these goals? In matters of creativity, messi is far better than cr7. This will decide.

  • princeebuka

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    messi is the best among all so messi should be award fifa ballon d or

  • ALTAFDAR

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    Messi is the best choice for his fairplay,magical turns,consistant scoring,wonderful assists, and above all his commitment to the game. He really deserves the award.

  • Kiakpao

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    Ronaldo is the best and deserves to win the ballon d’or. Speaking further, Ronaldo has performed on every team he has played for including national team. Messi’s performance is influenced by the team he plays for (Barca).

  • Gompho

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    Watch Ronaldo playing for Lisborn,Man U,Madrid and Portugal as well and you wont be able to spot any discrepancies.He is the best because he’s demonstrated he can fit anywhere no matter who he is playing along with.

  • sahil

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    cristiano ronaldo

  • Shumon

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    This year, beyond all reasonable doubts, Messi is the best player in this planet. CR is a brilliant goal scorer, and Xavi is my favorite play-maker- but Messi is the only one truly deserving the award this time. period.

  • Matthew ebhodaghe

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    Mr owolabi, u forgot dat lionel messi have won both Olympic & under 20 world cup to his country? U also forgot that he won laliga in 2009- 2010 – 2011 respectively haven stop there, 3 times uafa champions league winner & worl club winner some week a go . Watch every single match that involve this two men u discovered dat L. Messi, always dominate the game ahead cr7 messi also play 55 game score 53 goals & make 22 assist that of last year conpetition. Mr man pls just give it to this young man LIONEL MESSI , bcos he so much deserved the award . Gunners 4 life.

  • Owolabi

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    Ronado decerve it bcos is doing well right from is time in m-united and he come to spain where messi is playing, this guy prof it self scoring 40goal in a season,i mean is 1st season, and score 53goal in 54game where as he did not have team like bacer especially middlefilder like inesta and xavi, messi is a fine player but without xavi and inesta = no messi. In addition when it come national game CR7 perform very for is country but messi did not. CR7 decerve it

  • eric

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    messi must win

  • eric

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    messi has no matched player in the world

  • Onks Mbangs

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    If messi dsnt win it then xavi should coz he makes barca nd spain play he creates he scores nd he hs achieved bt e un4tunate thin is tht he s always against messi thou :mr ronaldo is gud he hvnt done anythin tht messi hsnt done ey both scores bt messi hs more medals

  • clarke

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    messi is a wonderful player than ronaldo but messi cant win everything give it to ronaldo messi play la liga for many years and make my ronaldo broke history look at that messi has not yet create history in la liga and make ronaldo done it in just 2or3 years ronaldo deserves to win

  • Onks Mbangs

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    Ronaldo is workinn hard 4 it bt fact is Messi owns it

  • Sido

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    I think messi should win the ballon d’or and selfish cr7 should just accept the fact that he is out of competition

  • emma

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    No player like messi in d world. Messi is the best to win d award

  • victor the award should go to RONALDO OR ROBEN

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    give it to ronaldo

  • dinny

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    messing decerves it more than the rest.Xavier is a good play maker.messing can play make n score.cristiano only shines on small teams.messing won for Barcelona the trophies this season.this r facts UV got to accept it

  • arsenal fan

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    i would say FIFA are racist because the BEST PLAYER was a big mistake is giving the winner to Spanish player but it should give to snider because he perform as best of him on inter milan and also HOLLAND.

    now talking about messi i totally not agree even he win more cup with barca but he fail to deliver to argintina not like maradona win for napoli and world cup, there are many fact that FIFA change and more racist and pro to Spanish .

    we should not vote who will win , all already know that Mess IS WINNING the best player or XABI , ronaldo how good are u all depend on FIFA racist skin

  • sadman

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    Ronaldo is the Best 100%

  • sadman

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    Ronaldo is the %$ Best $%

  • Give de award 2 van persie

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    I think van persie

  • sellassie

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    ronaldo is da one.he won da goalking scoring 40goals,won da copa del rey with dat outstanding header.he deserves it.

  • Stephen

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    You must be all blind or really don’t know anything about football -CR7 is talented, Messi is gifted. Barcelona would not be the dominant force without Messi. His beats players for fun and scores goals like no other. CR7 does 1000 step overs and still loses the ball – get real MESSI is
    the most gifted footballer since Maradona.

  • Jawad Mustafa

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    Cristiano Ronaldo should win 2011 FIFABallon d`Or Award…..Hope so

  • ellijah

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    messi

  • Richard oguntoyinbo

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    Ronaldo really worth d award let give it 2 him

  • Maximus

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    http://www.realmadrid.com
    ronaldo is d best.

  • Football Expert

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    Neither Messi nor Ronaldo deserve the award, Xavi is a choice but the best footballer in the world is Andres Iniesta and nobody is better than him not even Messi, becos Messi sucks when he plays for Argentina whereas Iniesta is the main engine for both club n country, anybody who plays wit Iniesta will become a top player.

  • Stephen gbor

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    They say effort is good but result is better,Ronaldo has tried,but Messi is too much and has produced results.only des season he has lifted about two major trophies.Messi deserve the Award.

  • Rickson otukuru

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    Christiano is the bomb this time

  • olanrewaju

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    ronado is d 1 2 recive d award

  • John Afanda Onyango

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    We luv seasons of taste, Xavi The Barca Engine deserves it as without him Barca is always in trouble. All timer Fergie has done alot in Old Trafford as he must clear a season with atrophy n with new faces that will be on high demand during transfer window, give the Sir what is he’s

  • Scent

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    Messi; la liga 2010-11, UCL 2010-11, UEFA super cup 2011, spanish super cup 2011, FIFA club world cup 2011.
    Xavi; la liga 2010-11, UCL 2010-11, UEFA super cup 2011, spanish super cup 2011, FIFA club world cup 2011.
    Cr7; copa del rey 2011.

  • Don

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    i agree wid alikhan and grb demon, perhaps the author, valentino, russ ru, toby sotanmide are all madrid or cr7 fans tryin to lift ronaldo. hey Messi is undoubtedly the all time Legend in the history of football and this award must be renamed as fifa messi ballon D or………. even cr7 would fail to compete to Xavi according to me while cr7 is scoring 50 percent of his goals in penalties and dont forget that while messi is a great executor turning the passes in to unbelieveable goals. and wid me billions of people agree for messi to be giv en this award for me football is Barca and MEssi. one thing more i would say Guardiola is the best coach ever as well.

  • Toby Sotanmide

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    ‘CRUNCH’ they call other football matches except the el classico! How unfair! Is dr a game that really do not count? Why r w often myopic in our judgment? Messi is good, and so is CR7! As an individual achiever, CR7 is a phenomenon. He is one adaptable specie. He deserves the ballon d’Or again.

  • Gr8 demon

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    Heyy heyy……it should be balon d’or la messi award……..he iz d deservin winner………………

  • alikhan

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    russ and u must have to accept the truth that messi was and is the best to win

  • Yuveneish39

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    Cristiano Ronaldo is the want who really deserve the award not that shorty Messi

  • johnson

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    the honour should be given to messi.he really deserve it this year.apart from the trophies he won,he scored six goals against madrid,compared to cr7’2 goals against barca last season.cr7 can win next year provided he perform well in euro 2012

  • Brad

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    Messi

  • cloud

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    i agree on you Russ, for me, Messi is only a ONE TIME winner of this award, last year was an obvious Wesley win but the stupid press people and coacnes gave it to Messi when he clearly don’t deserve it. Wesley won a treble and made it to the WC Finals. anyway, as of this year, Messi deserves all the awards.

  • GSD

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    cr7 deserves the award for his superb performance not the barca’s messi and xavi

  • russ ru

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    messi probably didn’t deserve the last one. I think sneijder or iniesta should have won in 2010. But this year there can be No doubt. barca beat my team 3-1 in the UCL final. Messi’s 53 goals won 2 cups whereas ronaldo’s 53 goals won 1. So giving respect where its due, messi is the man

  • viscaelbarca

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    I think you’ll find that Xavi is the VICE-CAPTAIN of barca and that Puyol is the captain. Just sayingg…
    MESSI ALL THE WAAY <3

  • computer

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    i think you are crazy messi is the one deserve to win or xavi

  • P.M.T

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    I will lùv dos santos en fagie 2 win d awards

  • Valentino

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    I think Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this years award. Ever since he joined Real Madrid, he’s scored over 100 goals and broke the la Liga record by scoring 53 goals in 54 games. My second choice would be Xavi because without him, barcelona’s midfield is a crisis. But let us see what will happen in the next el classico.

  • Valentino

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    I think Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this years award. Ever since he joined Real Madrid, he’s scored over 100 goals and broke the la Liga record by scoring 53 goals in 54 games. My second choice would be Xavi because without him, barcelona’s midfield is a crisis. But let us see what will happen in the next el classico.

  • P.M.T

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    I will lùv dos santos en fagie 2 win d awards

  • computer

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    i think you are crazy messi is the one deserve to win or xavi

  • viscaelbarca

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    I think you’ll find that Xavi is the VICE-CAPTAIN of barca and that Puyol is the captain. Just sayingg…
    MESSI ALL THE WAAY <3

  • russ ru

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    messi probably didn’t deserve the last one. I think sneijder or iniesta should have won in 2010. But this year there can be No doubt. barca beat my team 3-1 in the UCL final. Messi’s 53 goals won 2 cups whereas ronaldo’s 53 goals won 1. So giving respect where its due, messi is the man

  • GSD

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    cr7 deserves the award for his superb performance not the barca’s messi and xavi

  • cloud

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    i agree on you Russ, for me, Messi is only a ONE TIME winner of this award, last year was an obvious Wesley win but the stupid press people and coacnes gave it to Messi when he clearly don’t deserve it. Wesley won a treble and made it to the WC Finals. anyway, as of this year, Messi deserves all the awards.

  • Brad

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    Messi

  • johnson

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    the honour should be given to messi.he really deserve it this year.apart from the trophies he won,he scored six goals against madrid,compared to cr7’2 goals against barca last season.cr7 can win next year provided he perform well in euro 2012

  • Yuveneish39

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    Cristiano Ronaldo is the want who really deserve the award not that shorty Messi

  • alikhan

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    russ and u must have to accept the truth that messi was and is the best to win

  • Gr8 demon

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    Heyy heyy……it should be balon d’or la messi award……..he iz d deservin winner………………

  • Toby Sotanmide

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    ‘CRUNCH’ they call other football matches except the el classico! How unfair! Is dr a game that really do not count? Why r w often myopic in our judgment? Messi is good, and so is CR7! As an individual achiever, CR7 is a phenomenon. He is one adaptable specie. He deserves the ballon d’Or again.

  • Don

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    i agree wid alikhan and grb demon, perhaps the author, valentino, russ ru, toby sotanmide are all madrid or cr7 fans tryin to lift ronaldo. hey Messi is undoubtedly the all time Legend in the history of football and this award must be renamed as fifa messi ballon D or………. even cr7 would fail to compete to Xavi according to me while cr7 is scoring 50 percent of his goals in penalties and dont forget that while messi is a great executor turning the passes in to unbelieveable goals. and wid me billions of people agree for messi to be giv en this award for me football is Barca and MEssi. one thing more i would say Guardiola is the best coach ever as well.

  • Scent

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    Messi; la liga 2010-11, UCL 2010-11, UEFA super cup 2011, spanish super cup 2011, FIFA club world cup 2011.
    Xavi; la liga 2010-11, UCL 2010-11, UEFA super cup 2011, spanish super cup 2011, FIFA club world cup 2011.
    Cr7; copa del rey 2011.

  • John Afanda Onyango

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    We luv seasons of taste, Xavi The Barca Engine deserves it as without him Barca is always in trouble. All timer Fergie has done alot in Old Trafford as he must clear a season with atrophy n with new faces that will be on high demand during transfer window, give the Sir what is he’s

  • olanrewaju

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    ronado is d 1 2 recive d award

  • Rickson otukuru

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    Christiano is the bomb this time

  • Stephen gbor

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    They say effort is good but result is better,Ronaldo has tried,but Messi is too much and has produced results.only des season he has lifted about two major trophies.Messi deserve the Award.

  • Football Expert

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    Neither Messi nor Ronaldo deserve the award, Xavi is a choice but the best footballer in the world is Andres Iniesta and nobody is better than him not even Messi, becos Messi sucks when he plays for Argentina whereas Iniesta is the main engine for both club n country, anybody who plays wit Iniesta will become a top player.

  • Maximus

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    http://www.realmadrid.com
    ronaldo is d best.

  • Richard oguntoyinbo

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    Ronaldo really worth d award let give it 2 him

  • ellijah

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    messi

  • Jawad Mustafa

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    Cristiano Ronaldo should win 2011 FIFABallon d`Or Award…..Hope so

  • Stephen

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    You must be all blind or really don’t know anything about football -CR7 is talented, Messi is gifted. Barcelona would not be the dominant force without Messi. His beats players for fun and scores goals like no other. CR7 does 1000 step overs and still loses the ball – get real MESSI is
    the most gifted footballer since Maradona.

  • sellassie

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    ronaldo is da one.he won da goalking scoring 40goals,won da copa del rey with dat outstanding header.he deserves it.

  • Give de award 2 van persie

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    I think van persie

  • sadman

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    Ronaldo is the %$ Best $%

  • sadman

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    Ronaldo is the Best 100%

  • arsenal fan

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    i would say FIFA are racist because the BEST PLAYER was a big mistake is giving the winner to Spanish player but it should give to snider because he perform as best of him on inter milan and also HOLLAND.

    now talking about messi i totally not agree even he win more cup with barca but he fail to deliver to argintina not like maradona win for napoli and world cup, there are many fact that FIFA change and more racist and pro to Spanish .

    we should not vote who will win , all already know that Mess IS WINNING the best player or XABI , ronaldo how good are u all depend on FIFA racist skin

  • dinny

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    messing decerves it more than the rest.Xavier is a good play maker.messing can play make n score.cristiano only shines on small teams.messing won for Barcelona the trophies this season.this r facts UV got to accept it

  • victor the award should go to RONALDO OR ROBEN

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    give it to ronaldo

  • emma

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    No player like messi in d world. Messi is the best to win d award

  • Sido

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    I think messi should win the ballon d’or and selfish cr7 should just accept the fact that he is out of competition

  • Onks Mbangs

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    Ronaldo is workinn hard 4 it bt fact is Messi owns it

  • clarke

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    messi is a wonderful player than ronaldo but messi cant win everything give it to ronaldo messi play la liga for many years and make my ronaldo broke history look at that messi has not yet create history in la liga and make ronaldo done it in just 2or3 years ronaldo deserves to win

  • Onks Mbangs

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    If messi dsnt win it then xavi should coz he makes barca nd spain play he creates he scores nd he hs achieved bt e un4tunate thin is tht he s always against messi thou :mr ronaldo is gud he hvnt done anythin tht messi hsnt done ey both scores bt messi hs more medals

  • eric

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    messi has no matched player in the world

  • eric

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    messi must win

  • Owolabi

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    Ronado decerve it bcos is doing well right from is time in m-united and he come to spain where messi is playing, this guy prof it self scoring 40goal in a season,i mean is 1st season, and score 53goal in 54game where as he did not have team like bacer especially middlefilder like inesta and xavi, messi is a fine player but without xavi and inesta = no messi. In addition when it come national game CR7 perform very for is country but messi did not. CR7 decerve it

  • Matthew ebhodaghe

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    Mr owolabi, u forgot dat lionel messi have won both Olympic & under 20 world cup to his country? U also forgot that he won laliga in 2009- 2010 – 2011 respectively haven stop there, 3 times uafa champions league winner & worl club winner some week a go . Watch every single match that involve this two men u discovered dat L. Messi, always dominate the game ahead cr7 messi also play 55 game score 53 goals & make 22 assist that of last year conpetition. Mr man pls just give it to this young man LIONEL MESSI , bcos he so much deserved the award . Gunners 4 life.

  • Shumon

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    This year, beyond all reasonable doubts, Messi is the best player in this planet. CR is a brilliant goal scorer, and Xavi is my favorite play-maker- but Messi is the only one truly deserving the award this time. period.

  • sahil

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    cristiano ronaldo

  • Gompho

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    Watch Ronaldo playing for Lisborn,Man U,Madrid and Portugal as well and you wont be able to spot any discrepancies.He is the best because he’s demonstrated he can fit anywhere no matter who he is playing along with.

  • Kiakpao

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    Ronaldo is the best and deserves to win the ballon d’or. Speaking further, Ronaldo has performed on every team he has played for including national team. Messi’s performance is influenced by the team he plays for (Barca).

  • ALTAFDAR

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    Messi is the best choice for his fairplay,magical turns,consistant scoring,wonderful assists, and above all his commitment to the game. He really deserves the award.

  • princeebuka

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    messi is the best among all so messi should be award fifa ballon d or

  • floyd

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    do you guys do have a little bit of sense while saying cr7 deserves the ballon d’or? He may be scoring goals.. But have anyone ever seen these goals? In matters of creativity, messi is far better than cr7. This will decide.

  • Ademola

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    let FIfA give it to neutral person. Bcos messi and Ronaldo are not the only experience players we have. Let FIFA make a law that once you are given the honor, you are not going to be choosing to be voted for again.

  • DIDA

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    MESSI

  • yitagesu

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    Lionel Messi is no win of this Award,the best winner of this award is CHRISTIANO RONALDO.

  • barca fan

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    maybe something is wrong with you cristiano is no match for messi neither cristiano have won the world cup if thats the reason

  • Serchhip Chelsea

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    Lionel Messi truly desire to win this award…yes,he desired

  • Wardo

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    There is absolutely no reason for Cristiano Ronaldo to win this award. This is not an award for the most goals, he did deserve that one and did win that one. This is for best player in the world, and as long as Messi walks the earth, CR7 is not that. Cristiano’s stunning deficiency is his playmaking ability. He does not possess the same level of soccer mental ability that Lionel Messi does. Cristiano makes straight runs and is very fast and powerful but he does not have the vision to setup those cutting through balls that split defenses open the way Messi can.

  • okezie onyema

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    well either of them(messi , ronaldo) is still good for ther award .

  • Dis a 9ice transfer zone.

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    CR7 is better than messi reason is dat CR7 travel out 3 league 2 play is career but messi is only on club player which is nt proper 4 me CR7 is very gud dan messi le t messi 2 try and play a season in england be 4 it can prof d best.

  • Jide salako

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    Cr7 is better dan messi reason y is dat Cr7 travel out 3 league 2 play and it shine till nw but messi is only 1 club player which is bad d world best given 2 him is work over 2 him i belieave if he move away 4rm barca 2 day messi will stop shineing reason is dat messi can nt perform 4 is country but Cr7 but club and country d guy perform wheel Cr7 should be WORld best 2011/2012 cus d guy deserve it.

  • Jide salako

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    FIFA stop pershare give d right person d world best which is Cr7 Pls and pls messi over we need d cr7 2 rain in spain.

  • obalola

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    MESSI IS BETTER DAN CR7 IN EVERYTHING,HE WON MANY CUP FOR HIS CLUB AND COUNTRY,[WORLD CUP UNDER 20 AND OLYMPIC,PLS MENTION ANY CUP THAT CR7 WIN FOR HIS COUNTRY.

  • mohamed

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    MESSI

  • mohamed

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    messi or cr7??

  • Michael

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    I think CHRISTIANO RONALDO is the best player for now because he has played in different clubs, so if messi think he is the best player, he should also change his club, for he can’t be in one club and call him self world best. RONALDO is better than messi. FIFA must look at all this things before warding players.

  • oyerinde

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    That last year award was not 4 either the 2 of them but 4 prof.Xavi,but frankly speaking CR7 is the best in the world because of his ability 2 have played in 3 best league in the world with such an improving performance,indeed he is the best.UP CR7

  • m.gerrard.p

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    It appears that a discussion about ‘ballon d’Or’ has quickly dissipated into a slug-match between messi and ronaldo fans….so i’m quite happy to indulge lol!! As an avid ‘student’ of this beautiful game, i have extensively researched this contentious, and often subjective dilemma….’messi or ronaldo….’? Before one can even begin to dissect and compare the two, it’s worth noting, firstly, that the backdrop of this discussion is the fact that both players have already established their reputations as the two most prolific footballers of this generation. Therefore we must acknowledge that despite whichever of the two is deemed ‘second best’ in our minds is still head and shoulders above the remaining footballers of the entire world for an entire generation, and should be regarded as such. Secondly, while their contributions should not be understated, the unsung heroes, xavi and co., would be subject to a separate discussion. For the purposes of this discussion though, an overview suggests that the most overt and potentially defining attributes in differentiating between messi and CR can be summarized as follows: (1) messi has aptly demonstrated his dexterity as a ‘play-maker’, thus, adjunct to his abundance of goals (as an attacking midfielder, as opposed to a genuine striker, like Pele, for example) is his aptitude at creating goal-scoring opportunities for team mates. This can be accredited to a heightened awareness and superlative understanding of the intricacies of movement around him. (2) CR has an innate physique that allows him to excel in other regards. His height superiority over messi, for example, would enhance his ability to meet certain aerial balls thus assisting with ‘headers’. Even so, these natural attributes would be futile without the exquisite technique he demonstrates and those he perfected, viz. his unique ‘free-kick’ style, as well as his running technique(high knee-lift) which aids with speed. His intense work ethic also comes with high acclamation. Messi’s low centre of gravity certainly aids with his mesmerizing ‘close-ball’ control which is second to none as is demonstrated by his uncanny ability to ‘dribble’ through numerous players at a time, at high pace. (3) Perhaps the most defining aspect is Messi’s ability to more often rise to the occasion in ‘big-match’ scenarios (the high-pressure ‘clasico’ matches for example….the stats are numerous and speak for themselves)….probably helps to explain the fact that messi has won alot more trophies over his career as well. This apparent advantage of being ‘mentally stronger’ is the attribute that may ultimately lay this dilemma to rest! Increasingly in sport today we see where grit and the ability to hold one’s nerve under pressure confers a psychological advantage that often separates the best from the rest!
    Ps:- When it comes to the highly acclaimed Ballon d’Or, please bear in mind that it is a vastly experienced and adequately informed panel who adjudicate on such matters based on specifically outlined criteria which we may not be privy to. It’s all good and well for each of us to have an opinion on who should eventually win, but it’s the job of this vastly diverse and prolific panel of footballing specialists to deliberate on that matter. Who are we to disagree with an ENTIRE panel, especially persons of such footballing repute!! sigh

  • Arthur Plottier

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    Messi first, Cavani second Ronaldo third.

  • Pat

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    CRISTIANO RONALDO – FOR SURE

  • ibrahim naheem Abimbola

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    many ppl ave comment over (king linel 4 nt playing in another league so he does not deserved to be cal best player, now i want to ask u ppl a question .is it a must 4 a player to play in many league we can no him as d best player? To me no the truth is that ones a player is good let us encorage him so blf it or not king messi deserve win world best player of the year even more than 4times concecutvly up messi up barca, up barca up gadiola.

  • David

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    Messi the best player n better than Cr7 n he deserves that award.

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