And when the French Magazine, France Football decided to release the names of the 30 players shortlisted to be finally nominated the Ballon d’Or, or the European Footballer of the Year, Barcelona leads the way with 5 of its starting eleven from the last terms Triplete winning side featuring in it. And we have Zlatan too on the list whereas Samuel Eto’o features in it as an Inter player after being an instrumental player last year in our triumphs before his services were snapped with the majestic, lanky magician from Sweden.

The 30-man shortlist is:

So who do you think is going to lift the crown. My vote goes to Messi. Hands Down. Get in your names in the comments section alongwith why you think the player deserves it!