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Robin Van Persie has had an interesting 'up and down' year.
Yaya Touré joins countryman Didier Drogba as the only Africans on the Ballon d'Or 2012 list of nominees.
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.
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.
Defender Sergio Ramos is finally getting the recognition he has long fought for.
At age 33, Italian defender Andrea Pirlo is having one of the best years of his historic career.
Gerard Pique had another tremendous year and he is in contention for the Ballon d'Or in this second nomination.
Mesut Ozil is currently in contention for his third straight Ballon d'Or. The German midfielder has had a tremendous season, though one marred by mitigated success.
At the ripe age of 20, Neymar is starting to make headlines as soccer's next super star. The Brazilian star is being nominated for his second straight Ballon d'Or and is looking to break into the top three for the first time ever.
A few years ago, FIFA awarded the Middle East its first ever World Cup when it announced that Qatar would host the sporting event in 2022.
The third goalie to appear on the Ballon d'Or nominees list is Germany's Manuel Neuer.
Gianluigi Buffon has earned his first Ballon D'Or nomination from FIFA after what has been one of the best years of his career.
The ever-controversial Mario Balotelli is now in contention for his first Ballon D'Or nomination.
The Wii U's opening day lineup has been touted for its variety and how it addresses a diverse range of consumers. But not all may be sunny for Wii U owners. While most third party titles will include the same or more content as their Xbox 360 or PS 3 counterparts, one title seems to be lacking in this department: FIFA 13.
