The 2009 Ballon d’Or trophy is seen in Paris December 6, 2009. Barcelona player Lionel Messi of Argentina was awarded the 2009 Ballon d’Or by French magazine France Football. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE SPORT SOCCER) Picture Supplied by Action Images *** Local Caption *** 2009-12-06T125233Z_01_BTE06_RTRIDSP_3_SOCCER.jpg
