KoLiKoV Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 he winner of Fifa's 2014 Ballon d'Or is announced on 12 January with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi of Bareclona and Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer vying for the title. Ronaldo scored 63 goals in the last calendar year as well as winning the Uefa Champions League, La Liga, the Copa Del Rey and UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid. BBC Sport pundit Alan Shearer, former Ballon d'Or winner Ruud Gullit, and Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale make the case for Ronaldo to win this year's award. The case for Messi and the case for Neuer will follow on Saturday and Sunday. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer have been named on a three-man shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or prize, Fifa has announced. The three were chosen from an initial 23-man list, which included Gareth Bale, and the world player of the year award will be announced on 12 January. Nadine Kessler (Germany), Marta (Brazil) and Abby Wambach (USA) were shortlisted for the women's award. Play media Jump media playerMedia player helpOut of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. Focus Forum: Messi, Ronaldo or Neuer for the Ballon d'Or? Real Madrid forward Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or in 2013. Meanwhile, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, Germany's World Cup winning boss Joachim Low and Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone are on the shortlist for the Fifa coach of the year. Portugal international Ronaldo 29, scored 51 goals in the 2013-14 season while helping Real Madrid win the Champions League. He beat Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery and Barcelona's Messi to the 2013 award. Four-time winner Messi, 27, won the honour in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. 1
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