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    Ballon d'Or

    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/f.../jugadores.pdf
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    Because it's just done by the media now I think.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge View Post
    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
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    argentina and iraq were also the same, they didnt vote (didnt have a vote?)
    Havin a weekend away is quite frankly,lettin ur team mates down!

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    Everyone has a vote. up to them if they use it. Wales and Chile are other non voters apparently
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    With all the free time Robbie has at the moment with not playing you'd think he'd have filled the form in!!!
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