article_snippet: However Benzema's Los Blancos team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has picked up the last two accolades for the world's best footballer whereas Barcelona talisman Barcelona star Lionel Messi prevailed between 2009-12.
article_snippet: We have Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, the two best players.
article_snippet: Cristiano Ronaldo has won the past two Ballon d'Or awards . '
highlights_snippet: Club team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has won the last two Ballon d'Or awards .
  
highlights_snippet: Barcelona star Lionel Messi won the prestigious award from 2009-12 .
  