Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi on Ballon d'Or shortlist - Daily Mail

By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 10:34 AM on 5th December 2011 Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi have been shortlisted for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or, FIFA and France Football announced. Messi won the inaugural award last year after FIFA's World Player of the Year crown and France Football's Ballon d'Or gong merged. The