A photo of the three finalists is shown on the screen during the announcement of the finalists of Golden Ball award in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 29, 2012. FIFA and France Football magazine announced the three finalists for the Golden Ball award: Lionel Messi from Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal and Andres Iniesta from Spain. (Xinhua/Agencia Estado)

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is seen during the announcement of the finalists of Golden Ball award in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 29, 2012. FIFA and France Football magazine announced the three finalists for the Golden Ball award: Lionel Messi from Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal and Andres Iniesta from Spain. (Xinhua/Agencia Estado)

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is seen during the announcement of the finalists of Golden Ball award in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 29, 2012. FIFA and France Football magazine announced the three finalists for the Golden Ball award: Lionel Messi from Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal and Andres Iniesta from Spain. (Xinhua/Agencia Estado)

Photo taken on Nov. 29, 2012 shows the announcement of the finalists of Golden Ball award in Sao Paulo, Brazil. FIFA and France Football magazine announced the three finalists for the Golden Ball award: Lionel Messi from Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal and Andres Iniesta from Spain. (Xinhua/Agencia Estado)