PARIS, Oct 20: Manchester United’s impressive Champions League and Premier League triumph last season has earned four players nominations for the European Footballer of the Year award, organisers announced on Sunday.
Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic, Cristiano Ronaldo and keeper Edwin Van Der Sar all made the shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, with United’s Champions League final rivals Chelsea earning three nominations in Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba.
The Ballon d’Or shortlist is compiled by France Football magazine and is based on nominations from football writers around the globe.—AFP
Read more
On DawnNews
Dear visitor, the comments section is undergoing an overhaul and will return soon.