Lionel Messi, Argentinian football player of FC Barcelona arrives for a dedication session on October 27, 2009, at a sponsor shop on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Messi is one of the main favorites for the award Ballon d’Or 2009 to be announced on December 1. AFP PHOTO / MEHDI FEDOUACH (Photo credit should read MEHDI FEDOUACH/AFP/Getty Images)