<p>Argentina forward Lionel Messi was among the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or trophy announced by organisers France Football magazine on Wednesday.</p><p>Seven-times winner Messi, who plays for Inter Miami, led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in December, their first triumph since 1986.</p>.World Cup was rigged for Lionel Messi, hints Louis Van Gaal . <p>Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.</p>. <p>Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who won the UEFA award for the best men's player last season, and Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe were also on the short list.</p><p>Barcelona's Alexia Putellas, who has won the women's award for the past two years, was not nominated.</p> .<p>Chelsea duo Sam Kerr and Millie Bright were among the 30 female nominees, along with Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati, who helped Spain win the World Cup last month.</p><p>The awards for the best men's and women's player in the world will be presented on Oct. 30.</p>
<p>Argentina forward Lionel Messi was among the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or trophy announced by organisers France Football magazine on Wednesday.</p><p>Seven-times winner Messi, who plays for Inter Miami, led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in December, their first triumph since 1986.</p>.World Cup was rigged for Lionel Messi, hints Louis Van Gaal . <p>Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.</p>. <p>Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who won the UEFA award for the best men's player last season, and Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe were also on the short list.</p><p>Barcelona's Alexia Putellas, who has won the women's award for the past two years, was not nominated.</p> .<p>Chelsea duo Sam Kerr and Millie Bright were among the 30 female nominees, along with Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati, who helped Spain win the World Cup last month.</p><p>The awards for the best men's and women's player in the world will be presented on Oct. 30.</p>