A picture taken on November 29, 2009 sho

A picture taken on November 29, 2009 shows Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi gesturing as they play against Real Madrid during their Spanish League football match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. Argentina international Lionel Messi said on December 1, 2009 he was delighted with the emphatic nature of his Ballon d'Or win. The Barcelona striker got the biggest percentage of votes since the award for the European player of the year was created in 1956. AFP PHOTO / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU (Photo credit should read PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images)