the Year winner Cristiano Ronaldo is included in the nominations for FIFA World Player of the Year . The Real Madrid forward five of one players on the shortlist , all with either Madrid or Madrid . Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award . Lionel Messi is favorite to land the gong after recently winning the Ballon d'Or award for European Player of 2008 .
the Year winner Cristiano Ronaldo is included in the nominations for FIFA World Player of the Year . The Real Madrid forward five of one players on the shortlist , all with either Madrid or Madrid . Lionel Messi is favorite to land the gong after recently winning the Ballon d'Or award for European Player of 2008 .