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Tom Blow

Ballon d'Or shortlist: Lionel Messi snubbed as Cristiano Ronaldo clings on to hope

Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi Karim Benzema Mohamed Salah Robert Lewandowski France Football Ada Hegerberg Alexia Putellas Alisson Becker Beth Mead

Defending champion Lionel Messi has been snubbed in the men's Ballon d'Or vote... but Cristiano Ronaldo has made the cut.

Organisers France Football released their 30-man shortlist for this year's award on Friday. They also confirmed the nominees for the women's award, Kopa Trophy and Yashin Trophy. The ceremony takes place on October 17, one month before the World Cup starts.

Karim Benzema is the big favourite to claim the prize after helping Real Madrid win the La Liga title, Champions League, Supercopa de Espana and UEFA Super Cup during the past 12 months. Robert Lewandowski and Sadio Mane are also among the favourites.

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