Everything you need to know from the 2015 Ballon d'Or gala

The stars of world football convened in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday, each of them dressed to the nines for FIFA's annual Ballon d'Or gala, prepared for an evening that honours the very best the sport has to offer.

Of course, one superstar shone brightest - even if his choice of attire belied the exuberance of past outfits.

For the fifth time in his illustrious career, Lionel Messi was bestowed with football's greatest individual honour, capturing the FIFA Ballon d'Or ahead of fellow nominees Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The evening also saw a host of other awards handed out, highlighted by American midfielder Carli Lloyd capturing the Women's Player of the Year prize.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or gala:

GOING HOME WITH THE HARDWARE

FIFA Ballon d'Or

Nominated: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar

• Back on top: Lionel Messi captures record 5th Ballon d'Or

FIFA Women's World Player of the Year

Nominated: Celia Sasic, Carli Lloyd, Aya Miyama

• Carli Lloyd wins FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award

FIFA World Coach of the Year (Women's)

Nominated: Jill Ellis, Mark Sampson, Norio Sasaki

• Jill Ellis named FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women's Football

FIFA World Coach of the Year (Men's)

Nominated: Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique, Jorge Sampaoli

• Luis Enrique named FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men's Football

FIFA FIFPro World XI

• Messi and Ronaldo star again; Pogba makes 1st appearance

FIFA Puskas Award

Nominated: Lionel Messi, Alessandro Florenzi, Wendell Lira

• Riding his bicycle to victory: Wendell Lira wins FIFA Puskas Award

REACTION TO MESSI'S TRIUMPH

• Messi admits 1 World Cup triumph would trump 5 Ballon d'Ors
• Neymar raves about Messi: 'I have fallen completely in love'
• PHOTO: Messi's son knows how many Ballon d'Ors his father has won
• Barcelona president says Messi put club on 'universal' level
• By the numbers: How Messi's 5th Ballon d'Or win stacks up

FROM THE RED CARPET

• PHOTOS: Pogba steals show on red carpet of Ballon d'Or gala
• VIDEO: Fan attempts to crowd surf towards Ronaldo, fails miserably
• Unsuitable: The wackiest suits to grace the Ballon d'Or over the years

THE AFTERMATH

• The craziest Ballon d'Or votes revealed
• 3 biggest snubs from FIFPro World XI
• PHOTOS: The best of the FIFA Ballon d'Or gala
• Twitter reacts to Messi missing out on Puskas award
• PHOTO: Nike releases custom boots to honour Carli Lloyd's triumph
• Report: Italy boycotted Ballon d'Or vote out of protest for Buffon snub