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LUCERNE, Switzerland - FIFA have named Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazil's Kaka and Argentina's Lionel Messi as the three finalists for the 2007 World Player of the Year award.
The world soccer body said the trio were confirmed after a poll of coaches and captains of national teams around the world selected them from a 30-strong shortlist.
The winner will be announced in Zurich on Dec 17.
- REUTERS