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- Updated: August 23, 2016
Gareth Bale, Antoine Griezmann and Cristiano Ronaldo are the final nominees for the 2015/16 UEFA Best Player in Europe award, with the winner to be announced at the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday.
The trio received the most votes from journalists from each of UEFA’s 55 member associations, finishing ahead of Barcelona duo Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in the initial shortlist.
Messi took the prize for 2014/15, but will it be Bale, Griezmann or Ronaldo this year? Ahead of Thursday’s announcement, we weigh up the arguments for and against each of the contenders…
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Bale averaged a goal every 92 minutes in La Liga and played vital role on Real Madrid’s route to Champions League glory. He got the assist for Sergio Ramos’ opening goal in the final against Atletico, and scored his penalty in the shootout despite suffering from cramp.
A few weeks later, the 27-year-old inspired Wales to the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time in their history. Bale scored three goals as Chris Coleman’s side topped their group at Euro 2016, and he earned widespread plaudits for his …
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