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Tuesday 29 October 2013

23-man shortlist for World Footballer of the Year unveiled

Will Lionel Messi be crowned World's Best Footballer for the 5th time in a row or will Christiano Ronaldo get it...for the second time? Or maybe there's someone else who deserves it instead? The 2013 Ballon D'or shortlist for World's Best Player and Coach of the Year has been unveiled. See the nominees below...

(1) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid/Wales)
(2) Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(3) Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(4) Manuel Neuer (B ayern Munich/Germany)
(5) Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(6) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal/Germany)
(7) Robin van Persie (Man United/Netherlands)
(8) Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich/Netherlands)
(9) Edinson Cavani (PSG/Uruguay)
(10) Luis Suarez (Liverpool/Uruguay)
See the rest after the cut...


(11) Andres Iniesta (Barcelona/Spain)
(12) Xavi (Barcelona/Spain)
(13) Neymar (Barcelona/Brazil)
(14) Thiago Silva (PSG/Brazil)
(15) Radamel Falcao (Monaco/Colombia)
(16) Andrea Pirlo (Juventus/Italy)
(17) Frank Ribery (Bayern Munich/France)
(18) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid/Portugal)
(19) Eden Hazard (Chelsea/Belgium)
(20) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG/ Sweden)
(21) Robert Lewandowski (Dortmund/Poland)
(22) Lionel Messi (Barcelona/ Argentina)
(23) Yaya Toure (Manchester City/Ivory Coast)

Coach of the Year
(1) Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
(2) Rafael Benitez (Napoli)
(3) Antonio Conte (Juventus)
(4) Vicente Del Bosque (Spain)
(5) Sir Alex Ferguson (ex-Manchester United)
(6) Jupp Heynckes (ex-Bayern Munich)
(7) Jurgen Klopp (Borussia Dortmund)
(8) Jose Mourinho (Chelsea)
(9) Luiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil)
(10) Arsene Wenger (Arsenal)
at 10/29/2013 11:59:00 pm

94 comments:

  1. Unknown30 October 2013 at 00:56

    Wa'eva mhen!

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  2. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 00:57

    Hapyyy first to comment. Chilling at Bruce view lekki

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  3. Rough Diamond30 October 2013 at 01:07

    And Coach of the year goes to:
    Sir Alex Ferguson (ex manchester united)
    Manultd 4life!

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  4. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 01:11

    So.no Nigeria abi.????aunty linda go slip abeg....i no want make ur eye bag cum big tumaro
    p:s first tu commend.

    .yaayi

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  5. Unknown30 October 2013 at 01:18

    Too many names..... Frank Ribery and Jupp Heynckes are.....

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  6. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★30 October 2013 at 01:20

    Linda, thank heavens you are now dwelling on football news too, nice one!
    I think Ribery will win it this time around, he deserves it, he won the treble last season, but it would surely be a close one between Ribery and Messi because Messi broke records that no other football had ever achieved last season.
    As for coach of the year, its gotta go to Jupp Heynckes (ex-Bayern Munich) he won everything for his club last season.


    That's just my objective opinion, I forever remain a gunner, Arsenal for life till we meet in heaven!

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    1. Unknown30 October 2013 at 15:26

      Good to know u're a gunner, rili love the way u'rew unbiased in ur comments.... Ur fan

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  7. Unknown30 October 2013 at 01:20

    Too many names..... Frank Ribery and Jupp Heynckes....

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  8. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 01:22

    ₪☹ guardiola?????

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  9. www.9jahub.com30 October 2013 at 01:28

    lets wait and see

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  10. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 01:56

    Only one Chelsea player?....smh! what happened to Mata and Oscar who lit up Europe last yr?




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    1. bitchplis31 October 2013 at 14:03

      Which europe did dey light up? Which oda europa cup competitor did u see on d list? Bloody chelshit fan

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    2. bitchplis31 October 2013 at 14:04

      Which europe did dey light up? Which oda europa cup competitor did u see on d list? Bloody chelshit fan

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  11. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 01:58

    Well Ronaldo deserves it more this yr followed by Messi then Ribery




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  12. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 02:01

    Robin Van Persie!

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  13. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 02:02

    Messi fit still carry am oooo

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  14. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 02:02

    What is my concern. I'm just an ordinary FAN club nothing more. They should chose anyone they loved. All is well, afterall this world befor u can see something with ur Eyes its was already been done. Ehehehe.Lol. Isn't?

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  15. D130 October 2013 at 02:29

    Ronaldo all the way.first to comment

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  16. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 02:29

    Bayern Munich full everywhere!

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  17. Ameriestyle30 October 2013 at 02:51

    Ronaldo should win

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  18. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 03:09

    I think Van Persie deserves it

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    1. bitchplis31 October 2013 at 14:04

      Am a ManUnited fan,but I disagree with u...RVP doesn't deserve to win it.not even top 5

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  19. saheed badmus Santoma30 October 2013 at 03:21

    Best player: Lewandowski and best coach rtd Alex ferguson Oº°˚˚°º ..

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  20. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 03:48

    Miss linda why you no post something wen some1 hasnt sleep na. Owk see also this stuff
    dbanj pictured performing sexual acts on stage too badt

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  21. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 04:09

    Messi is gettin it again whther they like it or nt,thumbs up to all barca fans on block lol

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  22. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 04:41

    F*ck FIFA I 8 Sep Blatter dem 4 pack all d whole Barca ayers put ni,even dat 1 wey jus stat international Football got enlisted.#PurePolitics

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  23. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 04:58

    Frank Ribery deserves it better

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  24. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 05:26

    One day will be one day for nigerian football.....hot sport news and celeb gossip HERE

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  25. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 05:41

    Please what is Arsene Wenger doing on that list??? It should go to Sir Alex Ferguson and for footballer of the year should be Cristiano Ronaldo the dude deserves it this time!!

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  26. Fresh Kid30 October 2013 at 05:42

    I'm a Die Hard Barcelona Fan & I also admire Ronaldo a lot buh if I'm gonna vote I'll definately vote 4 Ribery coz dis is his only chance of winning the Prize now coz he rilly worked 4 it buh if he doesn't get it nw I dnt think he'll ever get it again....#Team Barcelona# 223A3871

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  27. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 05:44

    It's going to be between Neymar and Levandowski. Why no Nigerian? We will show them in Brazil

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  28. Unknown30 October 2013 at 06:10

    C,ronaldo or frank ribery. If anyy oda peson wins it den we hv to stop watchin football.

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  29. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 06:14

    Stephen Keshi deserves a mention!

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  30. Unknown30 October 2013 at 06:25

    I know cristiano ronaldo is a savior on pitch but he's not christ - iano as u first wrote linda. It will be anoda big cheat surprise to see messi collect it again.it shld be btw cristiano ronaldo and frank ribery.

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  31. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 06:40

    Blatter had already made a sentimental statement 'one stays in d hairsalon more dan d oda' nd dis statement is already causing uproars. If Messi should get it again den people even me will sense bias. I think a Bayern player will get it dis tym. Thou i wish it will be Lewandoski

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  32. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 06:42

    This oyibo people sef, I love how they regard Mesut Ozil as a German but if he was a thug, they go remind the world that he's actually a Turk or refer to him as a terrorist lol. Na the same style they take when they refer to Zidane as a French when in reality, he's an African man (Algerian to be precise). Anyway sha, everyone on the list is deserving but I hope one of the underdogs will win... i.e. no Messi, Ronaldo or anyone who don snag the title or similar accolade before.

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  33. ary30 October 2013 at 06:49

    I will give it to somebody from Bayern Muich. They had an exceptional year, last season. Both player and coach will come from Munich

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  34. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 07:09

    Messi all d way

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  35. TWITS30 October 2013 at 07:12

    No! Messi shdnt..not dis time. He remains my very best, tho. But not dis year. Thr r many others who outperformed him dis time. 1 of those shd get it.

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  36. TKokO30 October 2013 at 07:14

    Messi doesn't worth it dis time around,it should b between Ribery or C boi,d rest stil need2grow up. And as d coach,I tink I wl Go4mourinho...********#

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  37. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 07:15

    D award shuld go to ronaldo...

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  38. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 07:23

    FRANK RIBBERY..WILL BE CROWNED..WHILE JUPP HEYNCKES OR KLOPP JURGEN DESERVE THE BEST COACH

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  39. Apostle ben okoye30 October 2013 at 07:26

    Its frank ribery's year he deserves to win and I will give the former bayern coach jupp heymckes coach of the year

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  40. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 07:36

    arsene wenger? mehn this is so wrong,

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  41. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 07:40

    I am d first to comment hehehehehe

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  42. Unknown30 October 2013 at 07:40

    Where z Arturo Vidal??
    just one player 4rm dortmund?
    *smh*

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  43. tnx30 October 2013 at 07:41

    Am d first to comment hehehehehe

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  44. Emmanuel John30 October 2013 at 07:43

    ¤wow¤ i prefer ronaldo then messi for the world footballer of the year or frank ribery¤coach of the year¤jupp heynckes[ex beyern munich]coach

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  45. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 07:43

    messi all the way, for the coach heynckes

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  46. Nazzy30 October 2013 at 07:44

    Pls what's the latest on ASUU strike....mk dem choose any1 amog them watin concern nazzy concern them....infact its mikel obi da is gon b d best ftb of d year#jst passin

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  47. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 07:47

    Fifa president proved that they favour messi over Ronaldo,because he openly support messi and criticized Ronaldo,so it shows who will win it with such powerful backing,we all know sneider was denied the when clearly it shows by winning champions league and Italian serie A,iniesta by winning European championship and world cup,on both occasions messi won nothing.

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    1. TWITS31 October 2013 at 13:13

      My broda, Iniesta isn't complaining...Matter-of-fact,he belivs Messi deserves all. So quit it!

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  48. Unknown30 October 2013 at 07:57

    If Messi gets dis title again, I'll lick my nose

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  49. Unknown30 October 2013 at 07:59

    Gareth Bale tops the list, then Christian Chukwu should be on the coach list also... #JustSaying

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  50. bhallz30 October 2013 at 08:14

    i'm loving this

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  51. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 08:16

    abeg make messi go rest,jose all the way best coach.

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  52. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 08:16

    Ribery and Klopp..mark it

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  53. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 08:17

    Ozil and Mourinho Gbam!
    Fine lady says sooo

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  54. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 08:18

    Credible list I must say! They are all awesome players and hard working coaches.

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  55. nifty30 October 2013 at 08:25

    MESSI desrves it coz he has proven dat he's the best player dat eva existed on dis planet..ronaldo is a better player buh not a match 4 MESSI,Ribery is a gud player and had quite an achievement last season buh if dis crown is 2 b awarded on d basis of individual play on the field den LIONEL MESSI has it.

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  56. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 08:26

    ℓ̊ predict my OZIL will get it, but 4 d coach ℓ̊ go 4 sir alex......
    ~ALATISHE say so~

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  57. aalukis30 October 2013 at 08:26

    Am just not happy dat d best best coach in Africa at d moment is nt on dat list....talkin abt Stephen Keshi

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  58. Unknown30 October 2013 at 08:30

    What a shame,not even a nigerian can make it up to da list. SMH

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  59. Unknown30 October 2013 at 08:31

    What a shame,not even a nigerian can make it up to da list. SMH

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  60. Unknown30 October 2013 at 08:35

    I love to football game and I am always try to update myself for related news of football.
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  61. _Travis_30 October 2013 at 08:37

    viva ronaldo!

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  62. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 08:37

    who else can it b dan messiiii who rules d world talk of dribble he is perfect tacktics unko im head dey dere linda dont predict again.

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  63. Unknown30 October 2013 at 08:40

    In as much as i wld av loved Messi to win...to b rational,i tink Ronaldo did well,bt still falls below Messi's ratin...and Ribery did quite BETTER#

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  64. Maggie30 October 2013 at 08:42

    who dey nominate arsene wenger...mcheww

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  65. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 08:52

    Its frank ribbery and jupp heckynes ..all d way .
    I know fifa and uefa are biased neither ronaldo or messi deserve it this time .

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  66. McJosephson30 October 2013 at 09:02

    News is stale babes

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  67. Puffinnocentchukz30 October 2013 at 09:09

    Best player =Ribery/Ronaldo
    Best coach=Sir Alex ferguson/hynckes

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  68. fly guy30 October 2013 at 09:21

    individually, messi is still d best player on d planet, buh 5th time in a row? they might wanna give someone else

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  69. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 09:35

    messi will stl win it..dat one na for sure

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  70. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 09:37

    C Ronaldo must be d best footballer of the while Jose Mouriho is the best coach of the year.Hala Madrid ...signed by DIZZA

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  71. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 09:39

    yaya toure?

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  72. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 09:59

    dey only nid 3 so y list 23 nd wot is yaya toure doing der.

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  73. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 10:01

    cool list expect 4 yaya toure aldo hez african

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  74. Aphrodite30 October 2013 at 10:08

    And dahs aw my Boo d Merciless Messi, Boy Wonder, Moi Favy player of all tym wee take it 4 d 5th time Yaaaaaay! Ok fyn, I'll say Ozil of Arsenal nd C.Ronaldo deserves it too. And for d coach, with all honesty, I think Sir Alex Ferguson deserves dis mehn.....He shud win!

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  75. danzilo30 October 2013 at 10:08

    Ronaldo and messi again, I believe that both are good in their own ways. But Ronaldo I still believe in for this time, but still got my eyes on neymar.

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  76. sunday30 October 2013 at 10:23

    wow! thats good . lets wait till then

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  77. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 10:36

    It is BABA RIBERY 4 WORLD BEST

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  78. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 10:57

    Well na them sabi if them like make them give badluck jonathan... But all i know is that the award can change asuu mind.

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  79. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 11:00

    N d winner is???????????"Ribery"cos he deserve it more dan cr7 n messi

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  80. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 11:02

    Lindaooo where comments?dat na d only reason I dey come here to lmao pls release dem bikonu.franca

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  81. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 11:25

    While comparing the Portugal international to Lionel
    Messi, the Swiss said(Fifa president Sepp Blatter) "one spends more time at the
    hairdresser's than the other"
    Hahahahahah

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  82. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 11:37

    #team messi# but am tippn Frank Ribery to be crowned as he was spectacular last season alongside his Bayern Munich team mates. Any Bayern Munich player would make me happy seeing them been crowned.

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  83. theo30 October 2013 at 11:55

    It's obviously ribery naw...neymar tho luv dat guy *no homo*

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  84. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 12:42

    Look ppl, ballon d'or is an idividual award n not a teem award, yes Ribery won treble but, the question is did he do w@t Messi didn't do for barca or Ronaldo didn't do for madrid? Messi scored more goals than Ribery or Ronaldo, Messi's totall assist in all competition, supercides t@t of Ribery n Ronaldo, Messi's ws more accurate than the other two players, his touches n complete passes speaks for him. If Messi misses the award, well it may be an act of injustice cos, Ribery won treble bcos Bayern work together as a team, wt goals frm Mario, Robben, Muller n so on, so fifa best team they (bayern) fit in for it, but best player...no player on earth gave w@t Messi gave tu barca, he scored almost all the goals they had n breaking fantastic records that has stands for years. Messi is the king!

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  85. Livvsreamblog30 October 2013 at 14:50

    CR7

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  86. Unknown30 October 2013 at 16:16

    please what is bale doing on that list? www.atagone.com

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  87. davina31 October 2013 at 00:26

    Pple jst talk abt football do u watch at all. Messi is gettin it again bcos he had more goals and assit. If he is nt giving den dere is a foul play. C Ronaldo n robbery re gud bt messi is beta.

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