BALOON D'OR WAR OF WORDS - WHO SHOULD WIN IT?

Here we look at what coaches, players, ex-internationals has to say about their choice for the 2013 baloon d'or award which takes place today.

 'Franck won everything and obviously he deserves it. But the other players are amazing too. Messi, or Ronaldo, or another player." - Pep Guardiola

 'Ribery is a different kind of player. He prefers to create goals than score them. He's the kind of player you want to play alongside. Obviously, I'd like him to win." - Thiery Henry

 'It's Cristiano's moment to win it ahead of Messi and Ribery. He's very serious, he has amazing attention to detail. It's that which helps us the most - he doesn't just score." - Carlo Ancelloti 

"Because it's an individual award, I think it will go to Ronaldo. He really deserves it," - Arjen Robben '

First Leo, second Leo and third Leo. As long as people take no notice of political or media pressure, the Ballon d'Or will be for Messi." - Sandro Rosell

 "I think Messi will win the Ballon d'Or again.He is the biggest star in world football." - Ronaldo De lima

 'I would have absolutely no understanding of the situation if Franck did not win the Ballon d'Or. There is a whole year to be judged - not just one game.' - Ulli Hoenness

 "I am convinced Cristiano Ronaldo will win the Ballon d'Or.otherwise it would be an injustice. Everyone knows he is the best player in the world.' - Florentino Perez

 "It was a pity that I could not vote for Brazilians. Instead, I voted for Messi as first." - Thiago Silva.

 'The Ballon d’Or? For me, the three deserve to win it, but the one who must have it is Santa Claus," - Zlatan Ibrahimovic