Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year, according to Barcelona and Brazil great Rivaldo.
Messi enjoyed another stellar season for Barca, scoring 51 goals in all competitions as the Spanish giants claimed the La Liga title.
Despite the league win, Messi found little other success on the year.
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Barcelona came short in the Champions League, falling in dramatic fashion to Liverpool in the semi-finals, and lost the Copa del Rey final.
Messi’s year also hit a snag with Argentina.