Berlin: Lionel Messi could gain 10 lakh Uro for the overcoat which he had worn during the prize distribution ceremony for the World footballer. This mammoth amount was offered to him by an Italian fashion designing firm Dolk and Gabana. At the prize distribution venue, the suit worn by Messi was designed by this firm. Currently, the company has made an agreement with Messi for their advertisements. The amount given to Messi by the designing firm was only an advance bonus to the publication of their product.

This year Christiano Ronaldo was chosen as the world footballer. Lionel Messi was only next to him. Before that Messi was the world footballer for the last four consecutive years.