The Argentine was runner up for 2014 and both he and his team mate were named in the FIFA FIFPro XI at the gala ceremony last Monday in Zurich
We take a look back in video at the events in Switzerland this week
From leaving Barcelona to head off to Zurich for the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2014, we follow Leo Messi and Andrés Iniesta on their journey earlier this week as they bump into an old friend for good measure.
#BallondOr2014 – Messi and Iniesta leaving… by fcbarcelona
#BallonOr2014 – Messi and Iniesta from… by fcbarcelona
Messi and Iniesta meet an old friend before the gala
#BallondOr2014 – Getting ready for the Ballon d… by fcbarcelona
Leo Messi happy to be in the top three again
Leo Messi happy to be in the top three again by fcbarcelona
Leo Messi and Andrés Iniesta in FIFA FIFPro team of the year
#BallondOr2014 – Leo Messi and Andrés Iniesta… by fcbarcelona
Messi narrowly misses out on fifth Ballon d’Or
#BallondOr2014 – Presentación de Messi como… by fcbarcelona
Iniesta and Messi reactions after the Ballon d… by fcbarcelona