Neymar, Messi shortlisted for World Cup`s best player

Neymar, Messi shortlisted for World Cup`s best player

By Ronal Deo
Saturday 12/07/2014
Neymar of Brazil in action against Cameroon

Brazil`s injured star Neymar is on a shortlist for the World Cup`s best player which also includes Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano and Angel Di Maria from Argentina, Colombia’s James Rodriguez and Netherlands star Arjen Robben.

FIFA announced the list yesterday.

The top goalkeeper award will be chosen between Keylor Navas of Costa Rica, Germany`s Manuel Neuer, and Sergio Romero, the Argentine who saved two penalties in the semi‑final shoot‑out with Netherlands.

The young player of the tournament will be decided between Dutch star Memphis Depay, and French duo Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane.

The winners will be announced after Monday`s final.

Meanwhile, Brazil will face Netherlands in the 3rd place playoff tomorrow at 8am while the grand final will kick-off between Argentina and Germany on Monday at 7am.

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