Strike up another win for Messi

Barcelona star's trophy case gets familiar addition

Barcelona star Lionel Messi, the favorite to win FIFA's prestigious Ballon d'Or title, on Monday was voted the top striker in the Spanish league, ahead of Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

It marks the sixth time the Argentine has won the title in seven editions of the trophy, with the prize presented during a gala ceremony in Barcelona on Monday night.