Mbappe joins Ronaldo, Messi for Best FIFA Players' award

COLOMBO (News 1st) - France's World Cup star Kylian Mbappe joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award, world soccer's governing body announced on Tuesday (July 24). Ronaldo, who has won the award for the last two years, helped Real Madrid claim a third consecutive Champions League crown before securing a close season transfer to Juventus. Argentine forward Messi topped the scoring charts with 34 goals in Barcelona's third La Liga title win in the last four seasons. The 19-year-old Mbappe followed up a domestic treble with Paris St Germain with a string of impressive performances in France's World Cup-winning campaign. He became only the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup final as France powered past Croatia 4-2 to win the sport's top prize for the second time, 20 years after their first triumph. Mbappe was joined by compatriot Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane on the 10-man shortlist. Brazil and Paris St Germain forward Neymar missed out on a nomination.