Messi and Ronaldo duel to be world's best again


FILE PHOTO: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi REUTERS/Juan Medina

LONDON (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be duelling for the title of world's best footballer after their names once again headed the shortlist on Thursday for The Best FIFA Men's Player.

The pair, who have dominated the global award in its varied forms for a decade, will be favourites to collect yet another accolade amid the 24-strong list of the world's best.

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