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"Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or, the annual award given to the best player in the world. The winner will be revealed on January 13, 2014, at a gala ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland. The nominees for the award are:[1] Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) Lionel Messi (Barcelona) Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) Neymar (Barcelona) Zlatan Ibrahimović (Paris Saint-Germain) The winner is chosen by a panel of international journalists, coaches, and captains. In recent years, the award has been dominated by Ronaldo and Messi, who have won the award five times each. The 2013 Ballon d'Or is expected to be a close race between Ronaldo and Messi, who are both in the running for the award for the fifth time. Ronaldo has had a stellar year, leading Real Madrid to the Champions League title and winning the Ballon d'Or for the second consecutive year. Messi has also had a strong year, leading Barcelona to the La Liga title and winning the Copa del Rey. The winner of the 2013 Ballon d'Or will be announced on January 13, 2014. The winner will be the best player in the world, and will be a deserving recipient of one of the most prestigious awards in world football."
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