Lionel Messi wearing a very aggresive suit to Ballon d'Or Gala

Soccer's biggest stars are all gathered at Monday's Ballon d'Or gala in Zurich, and Lionel Messi is making sure he still stands out, with a shiny burgundy suit.

Soccer's biggest stars are all gathered at Monday's Ballon d'Or gala in Zurich, and Lionel Messi is making sure he still stands out, with a sparkly burgundy suit.

Lionel Messi may not win the Ballon d'Or but does he claim the best-dressed award? pic.twitter.com/NR3SbKga7Y

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 12, 2015

The Barcelona striker has made a tradition of wearing an outlandish outfit to the event over the past few years, including a polka dot tuxedo a few years back.

Messi and his suits 😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/JnyBv5k4ZS

— Joseph de-Graft Addai 👩‍💻📸 (@deGraftAyala) January 12, 2015

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While Messi seems to pull this year's ensemble off very nicely, the suit has found some detractors online, who say it reminds them of a certain Batman villain.

LMAO Messi#BallondOr #BallondOr2014 http://t.co/Ka8bEmac6p

— 🅿️EEKAY (@Armannny) January 12, 2015

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