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Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Cristiano Ronaldo shortlisted for UEFA's top award - NBC Sports
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UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award - Wikipedia
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Buffon joins Messi, Ronaldo on UEFA Player of the Year award shortlist - Gulf Times
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Ronaldo beats Messi to win UEFA Player of the Year award - Rediff.com
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Messi recognised as Europe's finest, UEFA Super Cup
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Buffon in UEFA Best Player shortlist - Juventus