![Lionel Messi of Argentina holds the trophy alloft after winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or for a fourth consecutive time during FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2012 at the Kongresshaus on January 7, 2013 Lionel Messi of Argentina holds the trophy alloft after winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or for a fourth consecutive time during FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2012 at the Kongresshaus on January 7, 2013](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D1YCF0/lionel-messi-of-argentina-holds-the-trophy-alloft-after-winning-the-D1YCF0.jpg)
Lionel Messi of Argentina holds the trophy alloft after winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or for a fourth consecutive time during FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2012 at the Kongresshaus on January 7, 2013
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