Ronaldo on world player shortlist

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is on a three-man shortlist for Fifa's world player of the year award for 2007.

The 22-year-old Portugal winger is up against AC Milan's Brazilian star Kaka, who is the favourite, and Argentine Lionel Messi, who plays for Barcelona.

The award will be made at Fifa's world player gala in Zurich on 17 December.

The award is voted for by the managers and captains of the national teams of Fifa's member countries.

Source: BBC Sport