Messi left out, Spain dominates as Ballon d'Or nominee list revealed
For the first time since 2003, neither Argentina's Lionel Messi nor Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo feature as nominees for the Ballon d'Or, while Olympic champions Spain and Champions League winners Real Madrid headline the list of players vying for football's most prestigious individual award.
For the first time since 2003, neither Argentina's Lionel Messi nor Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo feature as nominees for the Ballon d'Or, while Olympic champions Spain and Champions League winners Real Madrid headline the list of players vying for football's most prestigious individual award.
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