Madrid and Barcelona dominate Ballon d'Or shortlist
FIFA's 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist has been released today.
There are no Irish players on the list, with Wales winger Gareth Bale the only British player included for the third successive year.
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There are no Irish players on the list, with Wales winger Gareth Bale the only British player included for the third successive year.
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