Neymar, the Brazilian football prodigy, has expressed his opinion on the 2012 Ballon d’Or race, identifying Lionel Messi as the favorite for the award. Neymar believes that Messi will secure the first place, with Cristiano Ronaldo expected to be in the second position. Neymar himself is one of the nominees for the prestigious individual award.
The Ballon d’Or is decided by a jury comprising 208 coaches, 208 national team captains, and 208 journalists representing FIFA member countries. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are considered the frontrunners for the award. The winner will be announced on January 7, 2013.
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