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