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Rodríguez won Balón de Oro as Mexican football’s most valuable player last year while leading Cruz Azul to its first Liga MX title since 1997.

Dec. 1, 2009 — Messi wins his first of a record six Balon d’Or awards for the best player in soccer.

From Francesca Balon who goes on regular walks with her guide dog Sean, to Raisa Daya whose kitten has replaced the need for therapy, these owners share what their pets mean to them.

"I don't know what I would have done without him," 24-year-old Francesca Balon tells Newsbeat.

“Han estado compartiendo el balón, moviendo el balón, jugando a un ritmo realmente bueno y tratando de defender y rebotar”, dijo James.