Messi and Ronaldo have both already won the award five times and they are favourites along with Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to win this year.
Xiddigaha Lionel Messi iyo Cristiano Ronaldo ayaa ku wada guuleystay min 5 jeer abaal-marino Ballon d'Or, iyadoo ay markale sanadkan si xoogan ugu dagaalami doonaan, waxaana loolanka ku wehliya daafaca kooxda Liverpool ee Virgil van Dijk.