2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or
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The 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala was the second year for FIFA's awards for the top football players and coaches of the year. The awards were given out in Zürich on 9 January 2012, with Lionel Messi claiming the title of world player of the year for the third time in a row.[1][2]
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2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or | ||||
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Date | 9 January 2012 (2012-01-09) | |||
Location | Zürich, Switzerland | |||
Country | Switzerland | |||
Presented by | FIFA | |||
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Won by | Lionel Messi (3rd Ballon d'Or) | |||
Website | www | |||
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The gala ceremony was hosted by former Ballon d'Or winner Ruud Gullit and broadcast journalist Kay Murray of Real Madrid TV and Fox Soccer Channel, with singer-songwriter James Blunt and his band providing musical entertainment.[citation needed]