Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo have been confirmed on FIFA's three-man shortlist for the 2013 Ballon d'Or, while former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is in the running for the Coach of the Year award.
Ferguson, who retired following 26 years as Manchester United boss, is nominated for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men's Football award alongside another former boss, Jupp Heynckes, who led Bayern Munich to the Champions League title.
Barcelona forward Messi, who has already won the title four times, is regarded as the outsider of the three this year because of a injury-hit season.
Ronaldo is favourite for the prize after scoring 34 goals in the 2012/13 Primera Division season and terrorising defences in Spain, Europe and in guiding Portugal to World Cup qualification this term.
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