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FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, right, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, left, Ronaldo, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, second from left, Francois Moriniere, CEO of L'equipe and France Football, second from right, and Brazilian player Marta, attend a ceremony to announce the nominees for the FIFA ballon d"Or 2012, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, Andres Iniesta of Spain, and Lionel Messi of Argentina were the three men's finalists, while Marta of Brazil, Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach, both of USA, will contest the women's award. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) Brazil WCup Soccer
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, right, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, left, Ronaldo, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, second from left, Francois Moriniere, CEO of L'equipe and France Football, second from right, and Brazilian player Marta, attend a ceremony to announce the nominees for the FIFA ballon d"Or 2012, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. … LG Electronics Chalet to Welcome World Cup Ski Fans -- Birds of Prey Features Immersive LG Experience by Brand Connections
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FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, right, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup Ronaldo, left, and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, center, attend a ceremony to announce the nominees for the FIFA's world player of the year award, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, FC Barcelona's Andres Iniesta of Spain, and also FC Barcelona 's Lionel Messi of Argentina were the three men's finalists, while Marta of Brazil, Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach, both of USA, will contest the women's award. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) Brazil WCup Soccer
Ronaldo, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, attend a ceremony to announce the nominees for the FIFA's world player of the year award, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, FC Barcelona's Andres Iniesta of Spain, and also FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina were the three men's finalists, w hile Marta of Brazil, Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach, both of USA, will contest the women's award.(AP Photo/Andre Penner) Brazil WCup Soccer
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, right, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup Ronaldo, left, Brazilian player Marta, center, and Francois Moriniere, CEO of L'equipe and France Football, attend a ceremony to announce the nominees for the FIFA's world players of the year award, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, FC Barcelona' s Andres Iniesta of Spain, and also FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina were the three men's finalists, while Marta of Brazil, Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach, both of USA, will contest the women's award.(AP Photo/Andre Penner) Scolari named as Brazil coach
After winning the World Cup in 2002 with Brazil, Luiz Felipe Scolari is back in charge replacing sacked Mano Menezes. Messi, Ronaldo, Wambach up for FIFA awards
Lion el Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta are the finalists for FIFA's world player of the year award. FIFA Secretary General Valcke, former Brazilian striker Ronaldo, soccer player Marta of Brazil, FIFA President Blatter and General Director of Group L'Equipe Moriniere pose during news conference announcing FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 nominees in Sao Paulo
From L-R: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, former Brazilian striker and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo, soccer player Marta Vieira da Silva of Brazil, FIFA President Sepp Blatter and General Director of Group L'Equipe Francois Moriniere pose for a photograph during a news conference announcing the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 nominees in Sao Paulo November 29, 2012. Marta and both Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach of the U.S. have been nominated for the FIFA Women's Ballon d'Or 2012. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) Soccer player Marta of Brazil greets FIFA President Blatter, as former Brazilian striker Ronaldo and General Director of Group L'Equipe Moriniere look on during news conference announcing FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 nominees in Sao Paulo
Soccer player Marta Vieira da Silva of Brazil (2nd L) greets FIFA President Sepp Blatter (2nd R) as former Brazilian striker and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo (L) and General Director Group L'Equipe Francois Moriniere look on during a news conference announcing the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 nominees in Sao Paulo November 29, 2012. Marta and both Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach of the U.S. have been nominated for the FIFA Women's Ballon d'Or 2012. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FBL-BRAZIL-FIFA-BALLON D'OR-AWARD-CONTENDERS
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke (L), Former Brazilian football star player and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo (2-L), Brazil's striker Marta (C), general director of Group L'Equipe Francois Moriniere (2-R) and FIFA President Joseph Blatter pose at the end of a press conference on November 29, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to announce this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or trophy final contenders. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, football's world governing body FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said. Barcelona forward Messi, 25, has already won the title three times and the Argentine is again favourite to win the prize, which will be presented in Zurich on January 7 after votes from journalists, national team captains and coaches. AFP PHOTO / Nelson ALMEIDANELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images FBL-BRAZIL-FIFA-BALLON D'OR-AWARD-CONTENDERS
Former Brazilian football star player and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo (L), FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke (C) and FIFA President Joseph Blatte chat at the end of a press conference on November 29, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to announce this year's FIFA Bal lon d'Or trophy final contenders. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, football's world governing body FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said. Barcelona forward Messi, 25, has already won the title three times and the Argentine is again favourite to win the prize, which will be presented in Zurich on January 7 after votes from journalists, national team captains and coaches. AFP PHOTO / Nelson ALMEIDANELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images FBL-BRAZIL-FIFA-BALLON D'OR-AWARD-CONTENDERS
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke (L), Former Brazilian football star player and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo (2-L), Brazil's striker Marta (C), general director of Group L'Equipe Francois Moriniere (2-R) and FIFA President Joseph Blatter pose at the end of a press conference on November 29, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to announce this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or trophy final contenders. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, football's world governing body FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said. Barcelona forward Messi, 25, has already won the title three times and the Argentine is again favourite to win the prize, which will be presented in Zurich on January 7 after votes from journalists, national team captains and coaches. AFP PHOTO / Nelson ALMEIDANELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images Brazilian soccer coach Scolari raises his hand during his official presentation as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari raises his hand during his official presentation as Brazil's new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro November 29, 2012. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes Factbox: Luiz Felipe Scolari
REUTERS – Factbox on Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was named as coach of Brazil on Thursday. Born: November 9, 1948 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grand do Sul, Brazil PLAYING CAREER * Plays for several Brazilian clubs, gaining a reputation as a tough central defender. Ended playing career with CSA in 1982 and took over as coach. EARLY COACHING * Coaches several unfashionable clubs including Brasil de Pelotas, Juventude and Criciuma. Also works at more illustrious Gremio and Goias, and enjoys stints in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Wins his first national trophy in 1991, the Copa Brasil with Criciuma. … FBL-BRAZIL-FIFA-BALLON D'OR-AWARD-CONTENDERS
(L-R) Former Brazilian football star player and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo, FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, FIFA President Joseph Blatter, general director of Group L'Equipe Francois Moriniere and Brazil's striker Marta, give a press conference on November 29, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to announce this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or trophy final contenders. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, football's world governing body FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said. Barcelona forward Messi, 25, has already won the title three times and the Argentine is again favourite to win the prize, which will be presented in Zurich on January 7 after votes from journalists, national team captains and coaches. AFP PHOTO / Nelson ALMEIDANELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images FBL-BRAZIL-FIFA-BALLON D'OR-AWARD-CONTENDERS
A portrait of Argentinean football player Lionel Messi is displayed as (L-R) former Brazilian football star player and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo, FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, FIFA President Joseph Blatter, general director of Group L'Equipe Francois Morinie re and Brazil's striker Marta, give a press conference on November 29, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to announce this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or trophy final contenders. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, football's world governing body FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said. Barcelona forward Messi, 25, has already won the title three times and the Argentine is again favourite to win the prize, which will be presented in Zurich on January 7 after votes from journalists, national team captains and coaches. AFP PHOTO / Nelson ALMEIDANELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images FBL-BRAZIL-FIFA-BALLON D'OR-AWARD-CONTENDERS
Portraits of football players Cristiano Ronaldo (L) of Portugal, Andres Iniesta (C) of Spain and Lionel Messi of Argentina are displayed as (L-R) former Brazilian football star player and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo, FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, FIFA President Joseph Blatter, general director of Group L'Equipe Francois Moriniere and Brazil's striker Marta, give a press conference on November 29, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to announce this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or trophy final contenders. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, football's world governing body FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said. Barcelona forward Messi, 25, has already won the title three times and the Argentine is again favourite to win the prize, which will be presented in Zurich on January 7 after votes from journalists, national team captains and coaches. AFP PHOTO / Nelson ALMEIDANELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images Messi, Ronaldo and Iniesta nominated for Ballon d'Or
(Reuters) – Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid's Cri stiano Ronaldo were named on the shortlist for FIFA's Ballon d'Or award on Thursday at a news conference in Brazil. Argentine Messi has won the award, formerly known as World Player of the Year, for the past three years and is favourite again after more goal-scoring exploits. Messi and the equally prolific Ronaldo often divide opinion over who is the superior player and this year has been no different as they appear to push each other to even greater heights on a weekly basis. … 
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