Cristiano Ronaldo passed Raul on the UEFA Champions League all-time scorers league as he tries to catch Lionel Messi who currently holds the record. Meanwhile, Liverpool failed to qualify into the Round of 16 of the tournament, eliminated by FC Basel after 1-1 at Anfield.
The Ballon d'Or voting gets underway in just a few months and major players will have a chance to make their cases for the top award. Historically, the winner has been an offensive player, so the focus will remain on players of those qualities. Latin Post.com breaks down the top contenders to win the award.