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Video: Lionel Messi – FIFA World Player of the Year 2009

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Video: Lionel Messi – FIFA World Player of the Year 2009

[digg=http://digg.com/soccer/Video_Lionel_Messi_FIFA_World_Player_of_the_Year_2009]Argentina and FC Barcelona winger Lionel Messi has been named as FIFA World Player of the Year 2009.

The 22-year-old was selected via voting among national team captains and coaches over 2008 winner Cristiano Ronaldo, 2007 winner Kaka, and FC Barcelona teammates Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.

Lionel Messi and FIFA Women's Player of the Year 2009 Marta

Messi won a Spanish La Liga title, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League with Barca last season. He also scored an extra-time goal on Saturday to give Barcelona a 2-1 win over Estudiantes for the FIFA World Club Cup title.

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