Messi joined Barcelona from Newell 's Old Boys which is based in Rosario , Argentina in 2000 . Barcelona 's Lionel Messi named FIFA World Player of Year . Brazil star has helped his club side win 2 trophies in 2009 . Cristiano Ronaldo beats off challenge of Cristiano Ronaldo , Kaka , Argentina and FIFA World Player in annual poll . Brazil 's Marta wins women 's World Player of Year award .
Barcelona 's Lionel Messi named FIFA World Player of Year . Brazil star has helped his club side win 2 trophies in 2009 . Cristiano Ronaldo beats off challenge of Cristiano Ronaldo , Kaka , Argentina and FIFA World Player in annual poll . Brazil 's Marta wins women 's World Player of Year award .