Football 's global governing body announced a 23-man shortlist for the award on Tuesday , with eight members of Josep Guardiola 's Barca squad in the running for the prestigious prize . FIFA 's ruling body unveils the nominees for the 2011 FIFA Ballon Award award . Barcelona 's Lionel Messi won the trophy in 2010 and is nominated again this year . The award will be handed out at a FIFA Ballon Awards gala on January 9 .
FIFA 's ruling body unveils the nominees for the 2011 FIFA Ballon Award award . Barcelona 's Lionel Messi won the trophy in 2010 and is nominated again this year . The award will be handed out at a FIFA Ballon Awards gala on January 9 .