Just the day after Real Madrid beat Mallorca, "French Football" magazine announced the 23-man shortlist for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or, led by Wang Feng and Iniesta, followed by Messi. Most Promising Candidate for the Award.

There are a total of six Real Madrid players in this list. In addition to Chinese superstars, there are Casillas, Di Maria, Ramos, Alonso and Higuain. It is the club with the most players selected.

Barcelona has five

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