Earlier today became the names of the three players who will compete for the Golden Ball for the 2011 year became clear. At a special press conference in Paris, organized by the Magazine France Football and FIFA, Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernández and Cristiano Ronaldo have been identified as the three nominees for the winner of the award. On 1 November was declared a list with 23 best players in the world, but now remained only three laureates. The winner will be announced on 9 of January 2012 in Zurich.
The Argentine star of Barça-Lionel Messi has a chance to become the second player in history, after Michel Platini, who wins the award for third time. Leo was selected for the No 1 in the last two years. The Frenchman was awarded in 1983, 1984 and 1985. In addition to him, two players were selected for the best three of all times-Johan Cruyff and Marco van Basten. In addition, Messi, for fifth consecutive year fall among the three nominees.
Cristiano Ronaldo once again fights for the Golden Ball, after he managed to win the trophy in 2008-a year as a player at Manchester United. The Portuguese has two second places in 2007 and 2009.
Xavi is among nominated ones for third consecutive year. Last year, he remained in second place after Messi, and two years ago, he was third.
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