Ballon d'Or

[Over the post]

Any idea why neither the Irish captain or manager cast votes for the Ballon d'Or.
Is it some kind of protest at FIFA or simply another ****-up?
The Irish media voted Xavi - Sneijder - Messi
http://estaticos.marca.com/deporte/futbol/palmares_balon_oro_2011/jugadores.pdf

[DmanDmythDledge]

Because it's just done by the media now I think.

[Dodge]

Because it's just done by the media now I think.

No, International mangers, international captains, and a media representative from each FIFA country get a vote.

RIo Ferdinand, for example, voted for Sneijder.

Neither Trapatoni or Keane voted.

Not sure I'd go so far as the OP there to suggest it was a **** up. It might just be that they didn't bother. Nothing to worry about

[EAFC_rdfl]

argentina and iraq were also the same, they didnt vote (didnt have a vote?)

[Dodge]

Everyone has a vote. up to them if they use it. Wales and Chile are other non voters apparently

[shakermaker1982]

With all the free time Robbie has at the moment with not playing you'd think he'd have filled the form in!!!