Benzema and Giorgino are out, Salah is among the nominees for the best FIFA player

After revealing the nominee for best goalkeeper and best coach, FIFA announced the names of all three who will compete for the award for best player at the ceremony "The Best". These are Golden Ball winner Lionel Messi, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah.

Surprisingly, the third for the Golden Ball Giorgino and the Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema remain somewhat out of the choice. The winner will be announced on January 17, when the ceremony itself will take place.