Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time on 29th November, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major international trophy with Argentina. The Argentine star gave an interview to France Football after the magazine awarded him his seventh Ballon d'Or, and plenty of ground was covered. "I'm happy with everything that has been happening," Messi said. "But, I do have to admit that sometimes I would like to be able to go out unnoticed and enjoy family time without being recognised." "I'm not complaining, though, as it's always nice to receive a compliment or a smile or to be asked for a photo. I'm used to that and it has become normal for me." "I am a different person when around those I trust, like my friends and family. With others, maybe I'm a little shy." "With the people I know, I'm normal and in good spirits and ...
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