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Lionel Messi (pictured right) has lost the #1 spot in the FTBL world ranking of midfielders after Barcelona’s less-than-convincing display of late. He has even allowed current No 1 Frank Lampard (pictured left) to extend his lead to more than 35 points.

Real Madrid’s Argentina international Gonzalo Higuain (pictured right) yesterday scored twice against Getafe to help the Merengues cut Barcelona’s lead in La Liga to just 1 point: he boosted his overall FTBL rating to 121.19 points to join the Top 23

The world #2 in the FTBL ranking of midfielders, Barcelona’s Argentine prodigy Lionel Messi (pictured), added excitement to the battle for the top spot with a goal in the Catalans’ 6:1 demolition of Real Zaragoza in La Liga last Sunday.

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard (pictured) captured the top spot in the FTBL world ranking of midfielders with two goals as the Blues yesterday crushed Blackburn Rovers 5:0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard (pictured) used the slip of Barcelona’s leaders Lionel Messi and Xavi against Russia’s Rubin Kazan to claim the 2nd spot in the FTBL world ranking of midfielders as he helped the Blues rout dysfunctional Atletico Madrid 4:0 in