Monday Kickoff: Ballon d'Or finalists announced, Socrates dies at 57 and more
By CALEB SONNELAND
When the French Football Association announced its men's and women's Ballon d'Or finalists for 2011, the usual suspects were all accounted for — with one American in the mix.
The La Liga trio of Lionel Messi, Xavi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to contend for the men's award, while Marta, Homare Sawa and Abby Wambach will vie for the women's prize.
Soccer By Ives @ Dec 5, 2011 11:00 AM EDT | Blog Profile
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