Organisation: FIFPro World XI

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Cristiano Ronaldo blasts ‘campaign’ against him

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he had to overcome media “campaigns” against him to win Fifa’s inaugural ‘The Best’ prize for the world’s best player.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

History-making Messi 'more interested in team awards' than own gongs

Lionel Messi won an unprecedented fourth consecutive FIFA Ballon d’Or last night after his record-breaking 91 goals in 2012 – but still branded the year not one of his best.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2013

Formidable golden boy Messi rules the world once more

Lionel Messi strengthened his claim to be considered the greatest footballer of all time by winning a record-breaking fourth consecutive Fifa Ballon d’Or last night.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2013