Lionel Messi beats Ronaldo to claim record 6th Ballon d'Or
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Lionel Messi created history by claiming record 6th Ballon d'Or award on Monday. The Argentina-based footballer beat Liverpool's leading nominees and Cristiano Ronaldo to lift football's most prestigious individual trophy. "I am very lucky, I am blessed. I hope I will continue for a long time. I realize that I'm lucky even if one day it will be time to retire," the 32-year-old footballer told reporters.