FC Barcelona youthful star Messi shines at world stage.


Although AC Milan's Kaka won the 2007 FIFA World Player of The Year Award, the Brazilian was praised along with Argentine and Barca marvel, Lionel Messi and third placed Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United. Kaka polled 1,047 votes ahead of Messi's 504 votes and Ronaldo's 426. Chelsea's Didier Drogba was vote fourth, while another FC Barcelona super star, Ronaldinho was voted fifth.


Kaka was commended by legend, Pele, who handed the award over to the winner. Pele also recognized the skills of Lionel Messi, as the great scorer of over 1,000 career goals said of the Barca star:

Lionel Messi has played some great football this year.


Lionel Messi was also voted the third best player in Europe.







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