Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi have been shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011, FIFA and France Football magazine have announced.
Messi won the award last year.The Barcelona forward is the favorite once more after impressive season at the Nou Camp in which he scored 53 goals in all competitions.
Xavi was the designer of many of Messi's goals, the Barca expert maintaining his position as arguably the premier midfielder in world football.
Cristiano Ronaldo had also scored 53 times for Real Madrid as they finished runners-up in Spain and lost out to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho were shortlisted for the 2011 FIFA Coach of the Year award.
Manchester United Forward Wayne Rooney has been nominated for Goal of the Year against Manchester City.
Messi is also shortlisted for his clever chip and volley over Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, along with Neymar.
Xavi was the designer of many of Messi's goals, the Barca expert maintaining his position as arguably the premier midfielder in world football.
Cristiano Ronaldo had also scored 53 times for Real Madrid as they finished runners-up in Spain and lost out to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho were shortlisted for the 2011 FIFA Coach of the Year award.
Messi is also shortlisted for his clever chip and volley over Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, along with Neymar.
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