Record winner Lionel Messi snubbed as Ballon d’Or shortlist revealed

Messi won the prize in 2021 and 2019 – it was not held in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic – but, following his move to Paris St Germain, the Argentinian has been omitted

BALLON D'OR: Beth Mead has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or but Lionel Messi misses out Pic: PA

European Championship winners Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze and Beth Mead are among the nominees for the Ballon d’Or Feminin.

Mead was the top scorer and named player of the tournament as England triumphed on home soil last month.