Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and UEFA Player Of The Year Virgil Van Dijk have been included in the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or award.

The award is given to the best football player in the world.

Other players such as Sadio Mane, Sergio Aguero, Bernado Silva, Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski have also made the list.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is also expected to be named in the shortlist later today.

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric won the award last year.

The winner will be named on the 3rd of December this year in Paris.

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