Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, the Argentinian maestro, has graced the football pitch with a magic that borders on the divine. His dribbling, his scoring, his ability to make defenders look like bewildered schoolchildren – it’s all part of the legend. He's won more accolades than most players have had hot dinners, and his mantelpiece must be groaning under the weight of his trophies. Frankly, if there was a Ballon d'Or for