Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo & Xavi shortlisted for Ballon d'Or - BBC Sport

Ronaldo (left), Xavi (centre) and Messi all play in Spain's La Liga Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi have been named on a three-man shortlist for the prestigious Fifa Ballon d'Or. Messi, 24, claimed the accolade in 2009 and 2010, while Barcelona team-mate Xavi, 31, was third in 2009 and 2010.