Today Leo Messi will be awarded his 2nd trophy of the season, the 2nd edition of the Di Stefano Trophy, awarded to the player voted by marca.com as the best player in all competitions (Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League, international competitions, and Spanish Supercup).
Messi beat out 50 other players nominated for the award including Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Diego Forlan, and Raul Gonzalez, who won the first edition of the trophy.
The 2008-2009 season was Messi's season.
With 38 goals in all competitions, a treble win, and the goal that clinched FC Barcelona's Champion's League win, Messi led the team in every way.
He's further solidified his position as the best player in the world with the stellar duo performance that has evolved between him and former Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimociv, who joined Barcelona this season.
However, there has been controversy of late, springing from Messi's mediocre performances with the Argentina national team during the World Cup qualifying round.
Although Argentina finally qualified in their last game against Uruguay, there was serious backlash against Messi, who only scored once during the qualifying rounds.
Those who wish to see Messi win the upcoming FIFA World Player of the Year might rest easy in knowing that Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo performed just as poorly this summer.
In fact, Ronaldo, who has been injured for over a month, can not even help his country in their playoff qualifying match this coming week.
Both Ronaldo and Messi exploded at the beginning of the season for their respective clubs, but if the '08-09 season is also taken into account, even just the second half, Messi supporters should rest easy.
His coronation as FIFA World Player of the Year is imminent.
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