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Lionel Messi was announced as the winner of the Ballon d’Or on Monday. It is the fifth time he has been named FIFA’s Player of the Year. Watch: Here’s why Lionel Messi won his fifth Ballon d’Or / ...

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona discussed his country's current top star, Lionel Messi, on Thursday, saying the former Ballon D'or winner lacks leadership skills. "He is a great person, but ...

Lionel Messi is the only Argentine to truly live up to being described as the next Diego Maradona so it was little surprise the Barcelona captain should dedicate his goal in Sunday's 4-0 Liga win over ...