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The 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala was the third year for FIFA's awards for the top football players and coaches of the year. The awards were given out in Zürich on 7 January 2013, with Lionel Messi winning a record fourth consecutive Ballon d'Or.
Below are the nominees in the final order after voting for the 2012 award. The winner was Argentinian Lionel Messi, his fourth consecutive Ballon d'Or award. The first six places were for players playing in Spain. See the list of all Ballon d'Or winners.
Ballon d'Or Winner's List. The Ballon d'Or award is an annual football award for the best player over the previous year. It was first awarded in 1956. The most recent winner was Argentinan Lionel Messi in 2023. Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or award a record eight times, Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times.
27 de jul. de 2023 · Lionel Messi’s fourth Ballon d’Or success in a row was in itself groundbreaking. The Argentine eclipsed Johan Cruyff’s trio of wins (1971, 1973, 1974) and Michel Platini’s three consecutive triumphs from 1983 to 1985. His year as a whole was packed with numerous records and achievements.
This coveted accolade, brought to life by France Football magazine, has been won by some of the greatest footballers in history. Since Sir Stanley Matthews took the first award almost 70 years ago,...
9 de ene. de 2012 · Argentinian beats Xavi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the award. Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic included in world XI. Press Association. Mon 9 Jan 2012 14.41 EST. Lionel Messi gives his reaction after...
7 de ene. de 2013 · Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award, marking the fourth straight year he has won the coveted award. He is the first player to win the award four times, passing Johan Cruyff, Michael...
