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Cristiano Ronaldo all-but named 2017 Ballon d'Or winner… as arch-rival Lionel Messi fails to make France Football's early shortlist
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Ballon d'Or winners and the top 10 players from 2000 to 2021 as Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho and Cristiano Ronaldo to top award
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