Wayne Rooney Shows Off New Hair On The Red Carpet of Ballon d'Or Gala (Pictures)

By Quyen Do

The England football ace, Wayne Rooney, was seen all smiles with Columbian singer Shakira when the two attended the annual Fifa Ballon d’Or gala held on 9 January 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland. The Fifa Ballon d’Or is held to give awards to players having best performances in the previous season based on votes from coaches and captains of international teams, as well as journalists from around the world.

Coming to the annual gale, Wayne Rooney dresses in a black suit with white shirt and black tie. The Manchester United strike also shows off his new hair at the event. Especially, the 26-year-old sportsman seemed to be ecstatic at meeting the Colombian pop star Shakira who looked exquisite in dazzling red at the Fifa Ballon d'Or Gala in Switzerland on Monday night.

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United arrived at the red carpet of the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2011 on 9 January 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland

Wayne Rooney presents the FIFA Interactive Diploma with Francisco Cruz of Portugal during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2011

The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker and Wayne Rooney were all smiles on the red carpet at the Fifa Ballon D'Or in Switzerland on Monday

Shakira wowed the event with the stunning floor-length red gown with jewelled detailing and matching clutch handbag

Manchester United's English Wayne Rooney receives the FIFA/FIFPro World XI award from Brazilian football legend Pele during the FIFA Ballon d'Or event

Wayne Rooney of England holds the trophy after being included the FIFA/FIFA Pro World line-up

The FIFPro World XI 2011 all-star lineup includes Wayne Rooney, Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Serbia Nemanja Vidic, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi

Wayne Rooney poses with Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi

Shakira was on hand to congratulate Argentinian Barcelona player Lionel Messi for picking up the third consecutive Golden Ball in a running

Retired Brazilian footballer Pele planned a kiss on the Colombian singer a kiss as Fifa president Sepp Blatter looked on

Shakira posted a picture of her enjoying the event with her footballer boyfriend, Gerard Pique on the Internet

Shakira enjoyed joking around with the Fifa president on stage during the festivities

Man U coach Alex Ferguson, German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer and Sepp Blatter pose with the famous and sexy singer

Wayne Rooney at Ballon d'Or 2011

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Pep Guardiola Wins Coach of The Year At FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala (Pictures)

By Henes Pitt

At the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala in Zurich, Switzerland on January 9, 2012, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was named “World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football”. The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder had been nominated alongside last year's winner Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid and Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson. This is the first time the 40-year old coach won the award. Guardiola guided the Catalans to five more trophies in 2011 including the Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup and a third consecutive Spanish La Liga title.

Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola poses while receiving Coach of the Year award.

From left, Manchester United Coach Sir Alex Ferguson, Barcelona Coach Pep Guardiola, Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Xavi of Barcelona during the Press Conference for FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala on January 9, 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Pep Guardiola signed his contract as Barcelona’s coach on 5 June 2008. In his first season as manager, Barcelona won the treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. In doing so, he became the youngest UEFA Champions League winning manager ever

"I want to dedicate this award to the thousands of people who, through more than a hundred years, have worked for FC Barcelona and helped develop one of the best clubs in the world," said Guardiola.

Guardiola wins award getting 201 points for the 112 made by Real Marid’s Jose Mourinho, who is second and 107 Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson. Last year’s winner Mourinho congratulated Barcelona coach “It is deserved award. My hope is that Pep does not have to wait for yours because I’ve won in 2010 and still not have given me. But it is deserved, no doubt.”

Pep Guardiola and wife Cristina Serra and their three children enjoy watching a football match

Cristina Serra and youngest daughter Valentina

Pep Guardiola’s contract with Barcelona expires in the summer of 2012 but the 40-year-old coach has not decided to extend the contract or not.

From left, Barcelona's Argentine player Lionel Messi, coach Pepe Guardiola and player Xavi pose prior to the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011 gala

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Lionel Messi Named World's Best Player at Ballon d'Or Gala (Pictures)

By Phoenix Rose

Barcelona's Lionel Messi easily extended his reign as the best player of 2011. The soccer star wins over his club teammate Xavi Hernandez and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo to gain the title in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday, January 9, 2012. This 24-year-old Argentina striker has been awarded the FIFA Ballon d’Or for the best player of 2011. And this is the third Ballon d'Or success and a second Champion League success in three years for Messi.

Only Zinedine Zidane and of France and Ronaldo of Brazil won the trophy three time and Michel Platini was the only player who won the title for three consecutive years. Although Messi is just 24 years old, he could now be judged alongside other superstars of world football through years.

Lionel Messi, the star of the final match in the Champions League 2011, has also won many prestigious titles. With talent, last year, Messi was honored with five trophies, including the Champions League, Spanish League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup as well.

Earlier this year, Lionel Messi also was also named in the Goal.com 50 countdown of the best players in the world of season 2010-11. During his 70 appearances in the year of 2011, the football player scored 59 goals for his club and country, including 55 in 57 for Barcelona. Messi also made 35 remarkable assists for his colleagues in the calendar year.

Barcelona’ Lionel Messi won the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011 trophy on January 9, 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland

The Argentine footballer beat Xavi Hernandez and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the trophy

Barcelona's player received the contributions from many people, including Man United manager Alex Ferguson and Xavi, who praised him for being a great player who is just 24 and is attempting to break all the records in the world football. “He’s going to be one of the best footballers in the history of the sport,” Xavi said.

From left: Danny Alves, Lionel Messi, Pele and Neymar posed for pictures at the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2011 on January 9, 2012

The star appeared on the stage of the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2011, wearing a velvet jacket

Lionel Messi, Xavi, Pep Guardiola and Alex Ferguson at the press conference with nominees for FIFA Ballon d'Or and World Coach of the Year for Men's Football

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi shook hands with the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Homare Sawa during the ceremony

Barcelona’s hero posed with Shakira after receiving the award on Monday in Zurich, Switzerland

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