Lionel is named world footballer of the year after winning Ballon d'Or award . Barcelona and Argentina striker win the award for the third successive year . Messi won four trophies with Barcelona in 2011 including the Champions League . Messi 's club manager at Barcelona , Pep ##e , is named coach of the year .
Lionel Messi crowned world footballer of the year after winning Ballon d'Or award . Barcelona and Argentina striker claims the award for the third successive year . Messi won four titles with Barcelona in 2011 including the Champions League . Messi 's club manager at Barcelona , Pep Guardiola , is named coach of the year .