FIFA announce list of nominations for the World Player of the Year award . The shortlist is expected to be announced on Tuesday in Zurich and will include Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez. Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to win the FIFA World Player of the Year for a second successive year after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this year 's award . Reigning holder Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid nominated once again .
FIFA announce list of nominations for the World Player of the Year award . The shortlist is expected to be announced on Tuesday in Zurich and will include Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez. Reigning holder Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid nominated once again .