Fifa World Player Of The Year

Neuer first goalkeeper since 2002 to make FIFA short list for Ballon D'Or

Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer helped his country win this year's World Cup and often doubled up as a sweeper.

No Suarez in controversial Ballon d'Or shortlist

Luis Suarez — who had a fantastic season for Liverpool and scored important goals for Uruguay at the World Cup — missed out.