Messi, C-Ron up for Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said.

Updated on: Nov 30, 2012, 24:50:03 IST

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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said.

Barcelona forward Messi, 25, has already won the title thrice. The prize will be presented in Zurich on January 7. If he wins, he would become the first player to win it four times.

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