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    Euro champions Spain dominate FIFA award list

    By Soccernet staff

    Friday, October 30, 2009

    Reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to retain his title after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this season's award, along with favourite Lionel Messi, but Euro 2008 champions Spain dominate the list. Ronaldo heads a familiar cast of the world's leading talent as voting commences ahead of the annual gala in Zurich on December 21, which also includes Barcelona's Messi as a leading candidate. Spain provide six nominees - goalkeeper Iker Casillas, defen ...

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