FIFA announce player of year shortlist

Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo could be in line for another major honour after being included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2008 - 11:08

Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo could be in line for another major honour after being included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

The Portugal and Manchester United winger has been nominated alongside Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Xavi, AC Milan playmaker Kaka and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.

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