Fifa have confirmed they have extended the voting period for the Ballon d'Or until November 29 due to a low response.

The original deadline passed on Friday.

A Fifa spokesperson said: "Due to a low number of responses from coaches and captains of the national teams as well as media representatives and in order to ensure a representative number of votes Fifa and France Football have extended the deadline for the voting until 29 November 2013.

"Member Associations and media representatives who had been invited to vote on the above mentioned awards have been informed accordingly.

"Votes which had already been submitted can be changed until November 29."

The news comes after Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo bolstered his strong bid for the accolade with a match-winning hat-trick against Sweden last night to book his country's place at next year's World Cup. 

Ronaldo, Ballon d'Or holder Lionel Messi, who is currently injured, and Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery are considered the favourites to claim this year's prize, which will be presented in Zurich on January 13.
What is FIFA thinking?

Just because of Ronaldo...life goes On, even though Ronaldo eventually win it, Messi 'll be back stronger to reclaim it.

Only because Franck Ribery is leading the poll, given them more time to give the accolade to Ronaldo