Images: Messi and his 'unbelievable' fourth Ballon d'Or

  [caption id=“attachment_580817” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Messi said it was ‘unbelievable’ to win a fourth FIFA Player of the Year award. Getty Images[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_580821” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] I know it’s mine: Prior to the ceremony, Messi eyes the award at a press conference. Getty Images[/caption]     [caption id=“attachment_580825” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Messi was humble enough to stop for autographs before the announcement. Getty Images[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_580827” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] And in walks his closest competition. No, no, not Irina Shayk, we’re talking about Cristiano Ronaldo. Getty Images[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_580829” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] The world’s top three players await the announcement. Messi stood first, followed by Ronaldo and Iniesta. Getty Images[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_580830” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Former World Player of the Year Fabio Cannavaro and FIFA president Sepp Blatter pick out the winner’s name. No opportunity to say, “Surprise!”. Getty Images[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_580832” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] The FIFPro team of the year. Top (L to R): Ronaldo, Marcelo, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Dani Alves, Iker Casillas. Bottom (L to R): Radamel Falcao, Messi, Iniesta, Xavi, Xabi Alonso. Getty Images[/caption]