Messi, Ronaldo miss Ballon d'Or, a 1st since '03

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both been excluded from the nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or, a notable occurrence as it is the first time since 2003 that neither player has received a nomination.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both been excluded from the nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or, a notable occurrence as it is the first time since 2003 that neither player has received a nomination. Messi, a record eight-time winner, and Ronaldo, a five-time recipient, were absent from the 30-player shortlist announced on Wednesday, with the award ceremony scheduled for October 28.

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