Are these Lionel Messi's first steps on his way to a fifth Ballon d'Or trophy?The Barcelona star is the heavy favourite to pick up the award in Zurich later on Monday, beating long-time rival and current holder Cristiano Ronaldo and team-mate Neymar. Ronaldo has been honoured for the past two years and notched 49 goals and 15 assists in 53 games during 2015, but the Argentine remains odd-ons to trump him after 48 goals and 25 assists in 57 games.This year's ceremony will be presented by actor James Nesbitt and television presenter Kate Abdo.The World Coach of the Year accolade, with Bayern boss Pep Guardiola, Barcelona's Luis Enrique and Chile's Jorge Sampaoli all in the running, will also be presented, along with the Puskas award and Womens' awards.
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