Cristiano Ronaldo was omitted from the 30-man shortlist for the first time in two decades.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is an odds-on favourite to pick up his eighth Ballon d'Or after nominations for the 2023 award were confirmed, with no place on the shortlist for long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester City have been strongly represented in the 30-strong nominations list with seven players - including Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne - while Premier League superstars such as Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah are also shortlisted.
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