Lionel Messi's speech at Ballon d'Or awards gala

He said: “It is incredible to receive this prize once again and it’s impressive it makes it four in a row.
“Each one is special. You never come here thinking you are going to win.
“I would like to share this with my Barca teammates — particularly with Andres, who is here with me.
“I am proud to be able to train alongside him every day. I am also thinking of my teammates in the Argentina squad

“Thank you to all those who voted for me, skippers, coaches and national coaches.
“Thank you too to my family, my friends and of course my wife and son, who is the best thing that ever happened to me.”