The names of 30 contenders for the Ballon d'Or became known the day before, according to Match TV.
The list does not include Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi, while Cristiano Ronaldo is listed for an individual award.
In total, Messi has been nominated 15 times for the career award. The absolute record holder is Ronaldo, who was among the contenders for the 18th time.
The name of the winner of the current nomination is planned to be announced on October 17 in Paris.
Messi, 35, is a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and won the prize last year.
Earlier in France, they explained the absence of Messi in the list of current nominees.
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