This footballer was awarded the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'or on January 9,2012 in Zurich. He won the award for the third consecutive year for the world's outstanding footballer. Identify the footballer.

This footballer was awarded the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'or on January 9,201

1.	This footballer was awarded the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'or on January 9,2012 in Zurich. He won the award for the third consecutive year for the world's outstanding footballer. Identify the footballer.
A.	Lionel Messi
B.	Cristiano Ronaldo
C.	Xavi
D.	Sergio Ramos
Answer» B. Cristiano Ronaldo