Lionel Messi , Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta up for the 2008 Ballon d'Or . Barcelona star Messi aiming for a first straight success . Real Madrid 's Ronaldo last won the prize back in 2012 . Best player - men : Del Bosque , Del Bosque and Guardiola up for top coach .
Lionel Messi , Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta up for the 2008 Ballon d'Or . Barcelona star Messi aiming for a first straight success . Real Madrid 's Ronaldo last won the prize back in 2012 . Del Bosque , Del Bosque and Guardiola up for top coach .