Fifa’s Ballon d’Or ceremony is undoubtedly overblown and overdressed but Barcelonas talisman is a worthy winner of the celebrated awardEven Fifa gets it proper sometimes. In front of the usual Zurich crowd of power brokers,buffet-lurkers, desiccated legends and appallingly tuxedoed superstars, and Lionel Messi has been awarded the Ballon d’Or for 2015. And from a certain angle it is tempting simply to shrug,yawn and wonder what the fuss is approximately. Let’s be honest. This isn’t exactly news is it? Related: Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or for record fifth time to defeat Cristiano Ronaldo Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com