Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer signs autographs for fans as he arrives for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2014 soccer awards ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich January 12, 2015. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germans, who had hoped for a clean sweep at the FIFA Ballon D'Or, expressed disappointment on Tuesday after their World Cup-winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer came third in the vote for the 2014 world player of the year.
Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo won the award on Monday for the second year running and third time in total.
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