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Lionel Messi wins Fifa Ballon d’Or 2015
Argentine and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best player for the fifth time.
28-year-old Messi had 41.33% of the vote, with Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo polling (27.76%) second and Barca’s Neymar (7.86%) third.
Messi and Ronaldo, who became a three-time winner last year, have won the past eight awards.
United States midfielder Carli Lloyd, who scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final, won the women’s award.
England coach Mark Sampson was beaten to the women’s football coach of the year award by USA boss Jill Ellis.
Messi on being announced as the winner said “It’s a very special moment for me, winning another Ballon d’Or after being in the audience watching Cristiano win the last two years.
“I want to thank all who voted for me and my teammates who without none of this would be possible.
“I want to thank football for everything it has brought me – both bad and good, it has helped me grow.
“Thank you. ”
Barcelona FC shared via their instagram page Thank you, Leo, for making your dreams come true
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