Milan Congratulate Lionel Messi After Ballon D'Or Win

The Rossoneri have sent warm wishes to Messi after he won the Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi, Barcelona (Getty Images)
Milan have sent their congratulations to Barcelona ace Lionel Messi after he scooped the 2009 Ballon d'Or award.

Messi won 473 votes out of 480 to win the coveted award from France Football. Milan have enjoyed their fare share of success in the award over the years and they have sent a warm message to Messi via their official website.

A statement from Milan reads:

"Immediate warm and heart felt congratulations from Milan to Lionel Messi. Milan have had such success of major trophies that we cannot help but appreciate those who win major titles and individual honours. It's a common thing among big clubs to congratulate each other.

"In 2008 Manchester United players made some nice comments about Milan after they won the Champions League in Moscow.

"In 2009 Barcelona made some nice statements about Paolo Maldini after they won the Champions League in Rome. Therefore our appreciation in relation to big winners is a natural one."

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com


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