Figo: 'Totti deserved Ballon d'Or'....

Luis Figo sent a 40^th birthday apology to Francesco Totti. “Sorry for stealing the Ballon d’Or in 2000 – you deserved it.”

The Roma captain turns 40 today and video messages are pouring in from all over the world to mark the occasion.

You can read our extensive tribute to Totti's career on our #Totti40 section.

Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star Figo sent his alongside ex-Roma player Marco Delvecchio.

“Wonderful Francesco, you’re getting old, eh? 40 birthdays, best wishes, my friend,” said Figo.

“And I’m sorry for stealing the Ballon d’Or in 2000 – you deserved it.”