Ferguson leads Messi tributes after Ballon d’Or award

Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the Barcelona star was awarded the FIFA Ballon d’Or for the third successive year.

Ferguson leads Messi tributes after Ballon d’Or award
Tue, 10 Jan, 2012 - 07:32

Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the Barcelona star was awarded the FIFA Ballon d’Or for the third successive year.

The Argentina forward beat team-mate Xavi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo to the title of the world’s best player.

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