UEFA Champions League on Twitter: "#OnThisDay in 2009, Leo Messi - then only 22 - won the Ballon d'Or award for the first time. 🏆💪 #UCL https://t.co/NSair1Aunn" / Twitter
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CristianoXtra on Twitter: "Cristiano Ronaldo played 10 seasons better than Lionel Messi, while Messi played 6 season better than Cristiano Ronaldo according to Ballon D'or. Cristiano is the Greatest.👑🌟 https://t.co/YvntcWR928" / Twitter
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L/M Football on Twitter: "Lionel Messi deserves 9 Ballon d'Ors if goal contributions decide the winner. 🐐 https://t.co/Jk8qIR61uN" / Twitter
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