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Golden duo on top of the world

Monday 10 January 2011

Amid much fanfare at the Zurich Kongresshaus, Barcelona's Lionel Messi was named FIFA Ballon d’Or winner for 2010 on Monday, while Marta scooped the women's honours.

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    Gala Format

    FIFA Ballon d’Or: Key Points

    The FIFA World Player Gala, in existence since 1991, underwent a significant change this year as it merged with France Football’s Ballon d’Or.

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    • Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (FristrowL) celebrating his FIFA Ballon d'Or 2010 award with teammates (FromTopL) Barcelona's midfielder Andres Iniesta, captain Carles Puyol, forward David Villa, midfielder Xavi Hernandez and defender Pique
    • Argentina's Lionel Messi poses with the FIFA Ballon d'Or award
    • Argentina's Lionel Messi receives the FIFA Ballon d'Or award
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    Previous Winners

    • Player of the year:

      Lionel MESSI (ARG)

    • Player of the year:

      MARTA (BRA)

    • FIFA Fair Play Award:

      Bobby ROBSON (ENG)

    • FIFA Presidential award:

      Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan

    • FIFA Development Award:

      Chinese Football Association

    FIFA Ballon d'Or
    Coach of the Year
    The FIFA Puskás Award

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    About the Gala

    About the Gala

    A new chapter in football was opened with the news that France Football’s Ballon d’Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award have merged.