Global players' poll snubs Premier League-based talent

Barcelona, meanwhile, have confirmed Lionel Messi will not be attending the ceremony.

No Premier League-based players have been selected for the 2016 World XI to be announced at this evening's inaugural The Best FIFA Awards ceremony in Zurich.

Organised by FIFPro, the body that represents players' associations from 69 countries, the team is decided by professional footballers, with 26,516 voting this year.