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A picture taken on December 15, 2014 shows pictures of (LtoR) Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Germany’s Manuel Neuer and Argentina’s Lionel Messi reflecting themselves in the Ballon d’Or 2014 trophy displayed at the Mellerio jewelery workshops in Paris. Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi, Bayern Munich’s Gemany’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo were shortlisted for this year’s Fifa Ballon d’Or, an association football award given annually to the male player who is considered to have performed the best in the previous year. It is awarded by world governing body FIFA after votes from coaches and captains of international teams, as well as journalists from around the world. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE