Fifa has announced the shortlist for
the 2014 Golden Ball, the prize
awarded to the best player at the
World Cup.
Argentina have three nominees in
Angel Di Maria, Javier Mascherano
and Lionel Messi, while their
opponents in Sunday’s final Germany,
have four.
Mats Hummels, Toni Kroos, Phillip
Lahm and Thomas Muller are the
players nominated from Joachim
Low’s side.
Colombia’s James Rodriguez, Brazil’s
Neymar and Arjen Robben of
Netherlands complete the 10-man
shortlist.
Fifa has also announced the
nominees for the Golden Glove
competition, awarded to the best
goalkeeper at the World Cup.
Costa Rica’s Keylor Navas, Germany’s
Manuel Neuer and Argentina’s Sergio
Romero will compete for the prize.
Meanwhile, Netherlands’ Memphis
Depay and Paul Pogba and Raphael
Varane of France have been
nominated for the best young player
at the tournament.
The winners of each competition are
to be announced after Sunday’s final.
Source: BBC
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