Football: Megan Rapinoe named but Luka Modric, Neymar miss out on Ballon D'Or shortlist

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PARIS (AFP) - While Megan Rapinoe is the leading candidate for the second ever women's Ballon D'Or, the holder of the men's award, Luka Modric, and the world's most expensive player Neymar missed out as France Football unveiled nominees in four categories on Monday (Oct 21).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PARIS - While Megan Rapinoe is the leading candidate for the second ever women's Ballon D'Or, the holder of the men's award, Luka Modric, and the world's most expensive player Neymar missed out as France Football unveiled nominees in four categories on Monday .

Messi has just collected the Fifa Best award, as did Rapinoe, which split from the Ballon D'Or in 2016.She was joint top scorer and was voted player of the tournament as she led the United States to victory in France in July. Fabio Cannavaro was the last defender to win in 2006, and only the fourth since the award began in 1956.

 

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