Messi and Ronaldo make FIFPRO World 11 shortlist again
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“Messi and Ronaldo make FIFPRO World 11 shortlist again”
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are once again competing for a place among the world's best footballers. The two superstars have been named among the 26 nominees for the 2026 FIFPRO Men's World 11, alongside Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal. What makes this award particularly interesting is that it is decided entirely by professional footballers rather than journalists, coaches or fans. According to FIFPRO, 19,806 male footballers from 73 countries participated in…
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