Lionel Messi's coronation as the FIFA World Player of the Year has been praised by his fellow-professionals, as the Argentine playmaker was handed his award at a star-studded gala ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland.
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"Messi is an incredible player," Chelsea and England captain John Terry told CNN. "He is an absolute nightmare to play against. Thankfully I don't have to play against him very often.
"He really has got some amazing ability and there are only a couple of players in the world who can do the things that Messi does.
"Good luck to him on the award, he deserves it."
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, who like England compatriot Terry was named in the FIFA World XI for 2009, also believes Messi was a worthy winner.
"He's certainly got my vote. Messi is a genius, a magician on the pitch who can do special things with a football. He deserves the award and I am very pleased for him."
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