Ahead of the award and the award ceremony, Leo Messi, FC Barcelona striker, could receive a chocolate replica of the Golden Ball awarded each year by France Football magazine gala. The award was received fresh from the hands of Xavier Prats, owner of "Finca Prats Hotel Golf & Spa". The Prats family has a long tradition of making chocolates and sweets, in addition to the first 5 star hotel in Lleida.