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Ronaldo, Torres up for Fifa award

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Fernando Torres
Ronaldo (left) and Torres scored 75 club goals between them last season

Manchester United midfielder Ronaldo and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres have been shortlisted for the Fifa World Player of the Year award.

United and Portugal winger Ronaldo, 23, scored 42 goals for his club last season and collected the European Player of the Year award on Sunday.

Torres scored 33 goals in his debut season for Liverpool and the winner for Spain in the final of Euro 2008.

Kaka of AC Milan and Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Xavi are also shortlisted.

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Who should win the World Player of the Year award?

Ronaldo finished third in voting last year, while Barcelona's Messi, who inspired Argentina to Olympic gold, was runner-up to AC Milan playmaker Kaka.

The nominations were made by the coaches and captains of national teams from around the world. The award will be handed out on 12 January at the Zurich Opera House.

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Ronaldo gets hands on Ballon d'Or
07 Dec 08 |  Man Utd
Ronaldo scoops best player award
02 Dec 08 |  Europe
Ronaldo joins legendary list
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Liverpool hit by Torres setback
04 Dec 08 |  Liverpool
Ronaldo pledges future to Man Utd
26 Oct 08 |  Man Utd

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