Rapinoe named but Modric, Neymar miss out on Ballon D’Or shortlist (Guardian)

While Megan Rapinoe is the leading candidate for the second-ever women’s Ballon D’Or, the holder of the men’s award, Luka Modric, and the world’s most expensive player, Neymar, missed out as France Football unveiled the nominees on Monday.

Rapinoe dominated the Women’s World Cup, on and off the field, in the summer.

She was a joint top scorer and was voted player of the tournament as she led the United States to victory in France in July. Read more