Messi Ballon d'Or
The Ballon d'Or is an annual association football award presented to the best player in the world. The award is organized by French sports magazine François Ponthus and has been presented since 1956. Lionel Messi, a six-time winner of the award, holds the record for the most Ballon d'Or awards won by an individual.
Messi's first Ballon d'Or win came in 2009 when he was just 22 years old. Since then, he has consistently been one of the top contenders for the award, winning it again in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2019.
Early Life and Career
- Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.
- He began playing football at a young age and joined Newell's Old Boys youth team when he was just eight years old.
- In 2000, Messi moved to Spain with his family to join FC Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia.
Messi quickly rose through the ranks at Barcelona, making his debut for the first team in 2004. He won numerous