Fifa Ballon d'Or 2015: Lionel Messi's most memorable red carpet fashion choices
Not afraid of the occasional fashion faux-pas, the world holds its breath to see what Messi has up his sleeve
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Your support makes all the difference.Tonight Lionel Messi is the odds-on favourite to pick up his fifth Ballon d’Or award in Zurich but members of the Twittersphere will be keeping an eye out for something else.
The Argentinian has developed a cult following in recent years for his fashion choices, treating the world to burgundy, polka dot and purple numbers in recent years.
With tonight’s result seemingly a foregone conclusion after Messi’s Barca lifted the Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey titles last season, fans will have to find their excitement elsewhere.
Thankfully for the internet, Messi has become renowned for his red carpet triumphs - or disasters - depending on your taste.
See below for our take on his previous efforts, starting with the more conservative early years...
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