Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the only players not with clubs in Europe to be voted on a 26-man shortlist for the world team of the year.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still popular and respected by their fellow players even though they no longer play for European clubs.

The 26 finalists include the two players with the most Ballons d'Or in history, with all winners set to be announced next week

Cristiano Ronaldo watched on from the stands as already-qualified Al Nassr lost for the first time in this year's Asian Champions League Elite as they were beaten 2-1 in injury time by Qatar's Al Sadd on Monday.

Al Nassr play against Al Sadd in Matchday 6 of Group B in the AFC Champions League, and the big question on everyone's mind is whether Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in today's game. Al Nassr are set to take on Al Sadd in a critical Group B clash in the AFC Champions League as they aim to catch up to the group leaders,