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Bleacher Report Football - On this day in 2011, Leo Messi beat Barca team-mates Xavi and Iniesta to the Ballon d'Or. It was the first and only time in history the entire
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FIFA Men's Ballon d'Or of the Year 2010 nominees Andres Iniesta of Spain, Lionel Messi of Argentina and Xavi of Spain (L-R) attend a press conference before the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala
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B/R Football on Twitter: "11 years ago today, Leo Messi beat Barça teammates Andrés Iniesta and Xavi to the Ballon d'Or. It was the first and only time in history the podium
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