Messi, Ronaldo and Xavi shortlisted for Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi were today shortlisted for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or, FIFA and France Football announced.

Messi, Ronaldo and Xavi shortlisted for Ballon d’Or
Mon, 05 Dec, 2011 - 10:26

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi were today shortlisted for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or, FIFA and France Football announced.

Messi won the inaugural award last year after FIFA’s World Player of the Year crown and France Football’s Ballon d’Or gong merged.

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