ballon d'or 2012

Ballon D'Or 2013 Winner and Results: Del Bosque Wins Coach of the Year; Top Player To Be Announced Today (LIVE STREAMING)

The Ballon D'Or winners have been announced with Lionel Messi as the heavy favorite to win the top prize after his massive 91 goal season.

Ballon D'Or 2012 Preview: Why Andres Iniesta Should Win Over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

Many think that Lionel Messi will win his record fourth Ballon d'Or on Jan. 7, but there is one major candidate that can shock the world and take it away from him.

Messi vs. Ronaldo Ballon D'Or 2012 Bout : Why Lionel Messi Should Win the Best Player of the Year Award

For the last three years, one man has been honored as the best player in the world. In 2012, he has an opportunity to make it four straight years as the greatest player in the world. That man is Lionel Messi and a Ballon d'Or victory on Jan. 7 would be another historic milestone for Barcelona's franchise star.

Messi vs. Ronaldo Ballon D'Or 2012 Bout : Why Cristiano Ronaldo Should Win the Best Player of the Year Award

In just five days the 2012 Ballon d'Or winner will be announced. The three contestants are Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, and Lionel Messi have reasons to deserving to win the award. Here are some reasons why Ronaldo deserves the award.

Ballon D'Or 2012 Preview: Lionel Messi Reflects on 91-Goal Record, Thiago & Team Success in 2012

Lionel Messi had a tremendous 2012 as he set the record for most goals scored in a single year with 91 and accumulated a number of other feats.

Ballon d'Or 2012 Predictions: Ibrahimovic Votes for Barcelona's Andres Iniesta

Lionel Messi's historic 90-goal year has likely secured his record fourth straight Ballon d'Or, but he does not seem to have the consensus vote among a number of major players.

Ballon D'Or 2012: Messi, Fernandez Want Iniesta to Win Award; Making a Case for Barcelona's Midfielder

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are currently the front runners to win the Ballon d'Or. One could make an argument that the race is no longer in contention after Messi's historic goal scoring pace. However, neither of those two are garnering as much attention regarding the coveted prize.

Messi vs. Ronaldo Ballon D'Or 2012 Bout : Messi One Goal Away From Muller's 85; Ronaldo Delivers Against Atletico Madrid

Let us look at what the two superstars accomplished during the fourteenth week of La Liga.

FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012: Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta Are Top Three Contenders

As expected, FIFA announced today that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were among the top three finalists for the coveted Ballon d'Or.

FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 Nominees: Why Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez Could Finish in the Top Three

Xavi Hernandez is the longest tenured player in Barcelona history and despite being 32 years old, continues to prove why he is one of the greatest ever.

FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 Nominees: Could Manchester City's Yaya Toure get Nominated for the Top Three?

Yaya Touré joins countryman Didier Drogba as the only Africans on the Ballon d'Or 2012 list of nominees.

FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 Nominees: Why Manchester United's Wayne Rooney Could Make Top Three

Last year, Englishman Wayne Rooney finished fifth in voting for the 2011 Ballon d'Or and this year he will look for a higher ranking.

Messi vs. Ronaldo - Ballon D'Or 2012: Messi Four Goals Away from Surpassing Muller's Record, Ronaldo Extends Goalless Streak to Three Games; Who's Better?

Who is better? Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? The two greatest living soccer players not only compete in the same league but for rival squads.

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