FIFA will announce its Player of the Year for 2008 in Zurich Monday evening . LONDON , England ( CNN ) -- FIFA will announce its Player of the Year for 2008 at a ceremony in Zurich today , and here is a look at the leading contenders for the award . The winner is expected to be announced on Tuesday at a press conference with FIFA's president Sepp Blatter and other top officials. Lionel Messi , Fernando Torres , Iker Casillas and Xavi are top contenders .
FIFA will announce its Player of the Year for 2008 in Zurich Monday evening . The winner is expected to be announced on Tuesday at a press conference with FIFA's president Sepp Blatter and other top officials. Lionel Messi , Fernando Torres , Iker Casillas and Xavi are top contenders .