Barcelona star Lionel Messi is proud to be selected in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team.

The Barcelona forward was included in France Football's ultimate XI alongside Lev Yashin, Cafu, Franz Beckenbauer, Paolo Maldini, Xavi, Lothar Matthaus, Pele, Diego Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazario.

"For me, it's an honour to have been included in the XI of the Ballon d'Or Dream Team," Messi wrote on Instagram.

"I want to say thank you for selecting me and also congratulate all the players that were chosen in both teams and all the nominees, there are some true legends in that list!!!"