Football: Messi heads Ballon d’or else list
The Spain midfielder finished third keep going time, behind Messi and fellow citizen Andres Iniesta.
Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo was named the worlds finest player popular 2008 and is one time again shortlisted this time.
Marta is a footballing phenomenon, with the Brazilian having been named the worlds superlative female player in the field of every one of the endure five years. The 25-year-old is one time again dressed in contention dressed in 2011.
Homare Sawa finished top goalscorer and was named the preeminent player by the side of the contest in the function of Japan sealed an emotional triumph into the 2011 Womens earth Cup. The midfielder is lone of two players who can prevent Marta winning a sixth consecutive prize.