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* ...ending Lionel Messi's (reflected, r.) four-year tenure
* World Coach of the Year: Jupp Heynckes has another individual award
to add to his substantial team collection
* Bayern's Franck Ribery had high hopes of being crowned the world's
best player in Zrich - but he was pipped at the post by Cristiano
Ronaldo
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Cristiano

It was not destined to be for FC Bayern Mnchen flier *Franck

/en/liga/news/2013/0000281698.php> as he was edged out in the
for the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or by Real Madrid's
Ronaldo.*

The France international, 30, was on a three-man shortlist alongside

Ronaldo and FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, who had dominated the stage the
past four years.
Seven other awards were up for grabs, with former FC Bayern head coach
*Jupp Heynckes* </en/liga/news/2013/0000278957.php> named World Coach of
the Year and three members of his 2013 treble-winning side making the
FIFPro World XI team of the year.
*bundesliga.com* will keep you posted with all the latest from the
aftermath of the ceremony in Zurich...
*Click here to refresh this page* </en/liga/news/2013/0000283584.php>
*20:00* *Franck Ribery* < /en/liga/news/2013/0000281698.php>'s out of
luck - The FIFA World Player of 2013 award goes to Real Madrid and
Portugal scoring phenomenon *Cristiano Ronaldo* - ending Lionel Messi's
four-year winning streak.

*19:55* The Women's World Player of the Year award goes to Germany
goalkeeper Nadine Angerer...

*19:48* A special prize now for a very special player: the first ever
FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur goes to the unrivalled *Pele*. "I
promised my family I would not cry, but I could not help it," he says .
"First I must thank God for the health to play for so many years. I was
jealous of those guys getting the Ballon d'Or because I couldn't win it
as I didn't play in Europe. Now I have my trophy."
*19:40* After the Fair Play award goes to the Afghanistan Football
Federation, it's Zlatan Ibrahimovic stepping up to the podium next to
accept the Puskas Award for his spectacular overhead strike for Sweden
against England in November 2012.
*19:11* And the men's Coach of the Year award goes to... Jupp Heynckes,
who bowed out in style by leading FC Bayern to a unique Champions
League, Bundesliga and DFB Cup treble in 2013.
"I'm tremendously thankful to be here to pick up this award today," says
*Heynckes*; "It means a lot, right at the end of my career. This isn't
just down to me, it's down to the whole club and everyone who worked
with me at Bayern Mnchen during this period."
*19:08* After former International Olympic Committee president, Jacques
Rogge picked up the presidential award, Germany's Silvia Neid is
honoured as Women's Coach of the Year.
*18:40* ..and *Manuel Neuer*
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8359>
has made it between the sticks, with FC Bayern teammate Philipp Lahm
earning a back-row slot alongside Dani Alves of FC Barcelona, Real
Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Thiago Silva of FC Paris Saint Germain.
Needless to say, there's also a midfield slot for *Franck Ribery* <
/en/liga/news/2013/0000281698.php>. The team in full: Manuel Neuer
(Bayern Mnchen and Germany) - Dani Alves (Barcelona and Brazil),
Philipp Lahm (Bayern Mnchen and Germany), Thiago Silva (Paris
St-Germain and Brazil), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid and Spain) - Xavi
(Barcelona and Spain), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona and Spain), Franck
Ribery (Bayern Mnchen and France) - Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid and
Portugal), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris St-Germain and Sweden), Lionel
Messi (Barcelona and Argentina)
*18:30* The awards ceremony is underway, with eight to be handed out
all-told - and the best kept over till last, of course. First up, it's
the FIFpro World XI...
*18.00* *Ceremony begins in 30 mins*
*17:26* Stars from the footballing world are arriving in their droves
ready for what is sure to be a memorable evening. The next man to walk
the red carpet is another World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane, who says
"all three players deserve to be up there". The Frenchman also says that
German football is really on the up, with eleven Germany-based players
on the shortlist for the FIFPro World XI for 2013. "German football has
improved a lot. You only have to look at the success of FC Bayern to see
that."

*17:18* Former *Bayern* legend and FIFA World Cup winner *Franz
Beckenbauer* has arrived at the /Kongresshaus/ in Zurich and is in no
doubt about who he thinks should win the Ballon d'Or. "Lionel Messi
didn't have a good year and Ronaldo scored a lot of goals but didn't win
anything. *Franck Ribery* played brilliantly last season and won
everything - five trophies - so the only logical result is for him to win."
*17:15* *Ribery* </en/liga/news/2013/0000281698.php> has got better and
better with each passing campaign in the Bundesliga, but 2013 has to be
the pick of the bunch for Bayern's superlative Ballon d'Or candidate.
Don't believe us? The proof's in this handy *pictorial overview*
<http://www.bundesliga.com/en/bildergalerien/galerien/0000283610.php>.
*17:05* It seems like an eternity since *Franck Ribery*
</en/liga/news/2013/0000281698.php> arrived in Munich back in 2007.
Retrace the Frenchman's steps to Bundesliga, European and world stardom
right *here*
<http://www.bundesliga.com/en/bildergalerien/galerien/0000283607.php>.
16:30 Two hours until ceremony begins

*16:20* "I'm still learning about coaching, but it helps if you've

played the game," admitted FIFA World Coach of the Year hopeful *Jrgen
Klopp* </en/liga/news/2013/0000278780.php>. "It's about hard work and
new ideas [...] I would be delighted if Jupp won the award. He's a role
model and it would be a great way to crown his career."
*16:12* "It was important to win the Champions League with FC Bayern,
but qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil with France was also
unforgettable," added Ballon d'Or nominee *Franck Ribery*
</en/liga/news/2013/0000281698.php>. "Qualification was tough, but we're
happy to be there. 2013 was an outstanding year [...] I'm delighted to
be here, it's an honour for me to be here alongside two great players
like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi."
*16:00* *Jupp Heynckes* </en/liga/news/2013/0000278957.php> said an
emotional farewell to the Bundesliga back in May, but he wouldn't have
changed it for the world. "Finishing my career against Borussia
Mnchengladbach, where I started, was fantastic," he explained. "The
reason for the treble was FC Bayern - it was the right club, but also a
top team with lots of character [...] Last year was a great time for me
to bow out."
*15:38* Before the ceremony begins in just three hours time, the three
players up for the FIFA Ballon d'Or, as well as the men up for FIFA
Coach of the Year, are invited onto the stage for a pre-gala press
conference.
*15:01* Here's some more visuals of the man in action, courtesy of the
Bundesliga's *official YouTube channel*
<http://www.youtube.com/bundesliga>:
*13:38* His coach and sporting director have already professed their
support for *Ribery* to win, and now come further words of encouragement
from his team-mates, with fellow winger *Arjen Robben*
</en/liga/clubs/fc-bayern-muenchen/spieler.php?player=24857> commenting:

*13:12* The Ballon d'Or would be not only the most prestigious award for
*Ribery* to win but also the last in a long line of awards for his
performances in 2013. He has been the Bundesliga's *player of the season
so far* <http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000282850.php>,
the *Bundesliga Player of the Year 2013*
<http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/000028261.php>, *Frances
Player of the Year 2013*
<http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000281514.php> and
*2012/13 UEFA Best Player in Europe 2012/13*
<http://www.bundesliga.com/en/cl/news/2013/0000267069.php>. Surely its
a logical consequence, then, that he wins this one as well?
Heres some more opinion via Twitter about why *Ribery* should be named
the world best player, and it just about hits the nail on the head.
What sets *Ribery* apart in 2013 was that he was a team player,
attacking and defending. He was also the standout player in the years
best team - what more is there to say?!

*12:45* On the list of candidates to form the Team of the Year,

meanwhile, are the German names of *Manuel Neuer*, Lahm, *Jerome
Boateng*, *Bastian Schweinsteiger* (all FC Bayern), Mats Hummels, *Marco
Reus* (both Borussia Dortmund) and *Mesut zil* (Arsenal FC), while the
Bundesliga is further represented by *Ribery*, *Arjen Robben*, *Dante*,
*Mario Mandzukic* and *David Alaba* (all Bayern), as well as *Robert
Lewandowski* (Dortmund).
*12:30* *Lahm* isnt the only one to give the reigning Bundesliga, UEFA
Champions League, French and UEFA European Footballer of the Year the
thumbs up either. Find out what the likes of Bayern head coach Pep
Guardiola and Zinedine Zidane think of the French ace with this handy
*round-up* </en/liga/news/2013/0000283567.php>.
Support for the French wing sensation is coming in from all corners on
social media, with this particular fan - based in Munich, one neednt
hasten to add - clear in her mind about why *Ribery* should win:

Five trophies in a single calendar year - you cant really argue with that!
*12:15* Bayern captain *Philipp Lahm*
</en/liga/news/2013/0000283012.php> says there should only be one
winner. *Heres why*
<http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000281698.php>...
*12:00* *Ribery*s case to become the first Bayern player to ever lift
the FIFA Ballon dOr is as compelling as they come. Get the lowdown on
the Frenchmans superlative year under the spotlight *right here*
</en/liga/news/2013/0000283490.php>.
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