Messi, Ronaldo and Iniesta fight it out for Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi is in contention for a fourth successive Fifa Ballon d’Or crown after being named on a three-man shortlist yesterday alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta.

Messi, Ronaldo and Iniesta fight it out for Ballon d’Or
Fri, 30 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
James Whelan

Barcelona superstar Messi has enjoyed an incredible year and stands on the brink of another milestone.

His 82 goals in 2012 mean he is just three shy of former West Germany and Bayern Munich striker Gerd Muller’s record of 85, set in 1972.

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