After collecting the Golden Boot Messi told Barca 's official website : `` I 'm very thankful to Barca because they gave me a chance to realize my dream . ` Barcelona striker Lionel Messi leads nominations for the Ballon d'Or . The Argentine has been nominated in four categories - Best Player, World Player of the Year, FIFA Puskas Award and Fifa Golden Ball - but he is not expected to win any of them. Cristiano Ronaldo , Didier Drogba , Andres Iniesta and Xavi all on the list . Wayne Rooney is the only English player to have made the cut .
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi leads nominations for the Ballon d'Or . The Argentine has been nominated in four categories - Best Player, World Player of the Year, FIFA Puskas Award and Fifa Golden Ball - but he is not expected to win any of them. Cristiano Ronaldo , Didier Drogba , Andres Iniesta and Xavi all on the list . Wayne Rooney is the only English player to have made the cut .