Lionel Messi is not among the three finalists that will battle for this
year's UEFA Best player in Europe Award. Atletico Madrid/France's
Antonie Griezmann will join Real Madrid/Wales Gareth Bale to battle
against favorite Real Madrid/Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo for the
prestigious award.
Lionel Messi was even snubbed for the fourth position on the nominee list released by UEFA on Friday
as his Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez snatched the fourth spot. The
award is voted for by journalists from UEFA's member nations . Gianluigi
Buffon, Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and Pepe are the other
players on the list.
Ronaldo is favorite for
the award having led Real Madrid to the champions league title and also
helped Portugal to a historic EURO tournament win.
UEFA Best Player Award Top ten Nominees:-
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
2. Antonie Griezmann
3. Gareth Bale
4. Luis Suarez
5. Lionel Messi
6. Gianluigi Buffon
7. Toni Kroos
8. Thomas Muller
9. Manuel Neuer
10. Pepe
Title : UEFA Best player Award: Lionel Messi misses out, as Gareth Bale & Antoinne Griezmann battle Cristiano Ronaldo for award
Description : Lionel Messi is not among the three finalists that will battle for this year's UEFA Best player in Europe Award. Atletico Madrid/Fran...
