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Messi, Ronaldo, Xavi Shortlisted for Fifa Player of the Year Award

There were no surprises when the nominees for the FIFA Ballon d'Or was announced Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi shortlisted for the prestigious award.

VIDEO Barcelona 5 - 0 Levante: Highlights from the La Liga Match [3 December 2011]

The Catalans received two goals from Cesc Fabregas.

Top 10 Football Goals of 2011 [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Picking the best of anything is a tough task when it involves a huge sample size. It rings no truer than when attempting to pick out 10 best goals of a whole year. The task is no laughing matter. However, it was a lot of fun.

Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Impressed by Young Udinese Winger

The player has been nicknamed “the Romanian Lionel Messi.

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Liverpool Transfer Rumor: Reds, Chelsea Planning £34.2 Million Bid for Barcelona Hitman David Villa?

He is the first Spanish player to reach 50 international goals and is Spain's all-time top scorer.

Athletic Bilbao 2-2 Barcelona: Match Highlights [VIDEO]

Lionel Messi was Barcelona's savior as he scored in injury time to salvage a draw at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Primera Division on Sunday.

Real Madrid Transfer News: Brazilian Starlet Neymar Seals £150m Move to Real Next July

Neymar has attracted attention from high-profile clubs around Europe such as Manchester United, Inter Milan, Chelsea, AC Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid

10 Footballers Who Should Have Made it to the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or World Player of the Year List

Here are 10 footballers who also should have been included in the coveted list.

Barcelona 4-0 Viktoria Plzen - Match Highlights [VIDEO]

Defending champions Barcelona became the first team to qualify for the knock-out rounds with a 4-0 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Uefa Champions League.

Barcelona, Real Madrid Dominate FIFA Ballon d'Or Award Shortlist, Rooney Sole English Player

The 23-man shortlist for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or is dominated by Barcelona and Real Madrid players, who make up more than half of the nominees.

Barcelona Star Fabregas Backs Under-Fire Teammate Messi

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been backed by teammate Cesc Fabregas to leave behind his recent below-par form.

VIDEO: Barcelona 2 - 0 Viktoria Plzen: Highlights from the Champions League Match [Oct. 19]

Barcelona got an easy victory on Wednesday.

BARCELONA VIDEO: Highlights of the 3-0 Win Over Racing Santander

Lionel Messi scored twice for the Catalans.

Goal of the Week - Messi Or Higuain? (VIDEO)

In a goal-filled week of Spanish league football, which strike, do you think, is the best of the week?

ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: Kalou, Dzagoev, Rodriguez, and Torje on Wenger's Radar?

The Gunners may be exploring January transfer options.

Barcelona Video: UEFA Champions League Highlights of the 5-0 Win Over BATE (28 September, 2011)

The Catalans made easy work of the Belarus club.

Messi and Ronaldo Bag Hat-Tricks in Barcelona, Real Madrid Victories

Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid returned to their devastating best, led by their frontmen Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

VIDEO Barcelona 2 -2 Valencia : Highlights From the La Liga Match (September 21)

The Catalans escaped with a draw.

BARCELONA VIDEO: Highlights of 2-2 Draw with Valencia, and Abidal's Mistakes (Sept. 21)

The French centre back is struggling for Barcelona.

VIDEO Barcelona 2 -2 Valencia : Highlights From the La Liga Match and the Miscues by Abidal

The Catalans battled back to get the draw.

Barcelona Draw With Valencia After Miscues by Eric Abidal

The Catalans had to come from behind to get the victory.

Barcelona Takes Lead Over Stumbling Real Madrid

Barcelona stormed past Osasuna with an 8-0 mauling, a victory made sweeter as Real Madrid succumbed to a 1-0 loss at Levante, although neither of the two teams are in the top two of the La Liga.