BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo, Leo Messi and Manuel Neuer
make three man FIFA #BallondOr shortlist

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer have made the three-man shortlist for the 2014 Fifa Ballon d'Or.

The Real Madrid attacker, 29, could win the prestigious individual award for a third time after lifting the trophy in 2008 and 2013.

Ronaldo played a key role in Madrid's successful Champions
League campaign last season, scoring 17 goals to set a new
record for most goals scored in the competition in one season.

Barcelona star Messi, meanwhile, is in contention to scoop the accolade for a record fifth time, and has hit top form in recent weeks to add weight to his case.

The 27-year-old attacker did not win any major trophies with Barcelona in 2014, but enjoyed a successful season on a personal level as he became both La Liga and Champions
League all-time top scorer in November.

Neuer, finally, makes the three-man shortlist for the first time in his career and could become the first goalkeeper since Lev Yashin in 1963 to be voted the world's best footballer.

The 28-year-old won the Bundesliga title and DFB Pokal with
Bayern Munich, before crowning a superb year by winning the World Cup with Germany.

Other favourites such as Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos, Arjen
Robben and Philipp Lahm miss out on a podium spot.
Fifa and France Football will announce the winner on January 12 at the Fifa Ballon d'Or Gala.

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CR7

Sure...It will go to C Ronaldo.

CR7 all the way.. Manuel Neuer next and Messi will bring up the rear!

Manuel Neuer will win it...Though I want it to be for CR7

I like ronaldo but I think its not gonna be his show

Neuer should win it but then...