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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Top FIFA's 'The Best' Men's Player Shortlist

Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi lead a 10-man shortlist of nominees in the running to be named The Best FIFA Men's Player for 2019.

FIFA announced the 10 contenders on Wednesday, with Liverpool trio Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk among the five players named from the Premier League in 2018-19.

England's top flight was also a productive year for managers as three Premier League-based tacticians made the cut for Best Men's Coach: Manchester City's title-winning boss Pep Guardiola, Liverpool chief Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur:

FIFA.