Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) receives the FIFA Ballon d'Or award from UEFA president Michel Platini (2ndR) and former football player Ronaldo (R) on January 9, 2012 at the Kongresshaus during the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich. (2ndL) FIFA president Sepp Blatter. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE