Thread: Ballon D'Or

Its coming up soon, for those who don't know it's a footballer of the year award.

It's actually the French football world player of the year which kind of doubles up as the FIFA player of the year.

Does anyone know why it's the French one that is so valued?

Also, who do you think will win it? I think Sneider will. Although all in all, club form last season included, Messi is still such an amazing talent, like nothing else.

I think Snjeider will win it though because of his club treble and also world cup performance.

Not one English player in the 23 named

I'd like Xavi to win it, although I think it'll be Messi again. Sneijder may win it, he's had a big year for club and country. Actually scratch that, I hope Gyan wins it, then I can watch the World Footballer of the Year warming our bench every week

Tbh though its a joke that the likes of Milito, Tevez, Rooney and Suarez haven't made the list, whereas people like Gyan, who got 12 or 13 for Rennes last year, and Klose who got 3 for Bayern have made it. Just shows how much emphasis is put on the performances at the World Cup