Tony Cook:, external David Luiz named in FIFA XI? He is a woeful defender, a woeful captain and dreadfully over rated. He is hair and smiles only.

Musty:, external David Luiz!!! Was I the only one that saw him self explode against Germany in the semi-final? Shocking decision.

Aidan Williams:, external Time to start the undeserved list: David Luiz and Iniesta (sorry, past his best) immediately on there. Amazed Luiz got on it.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter returns to the stage to pay further tribute to the 17 people, including Charlie Hebdo journalists, who lost their lives in the Paris terrorist attacks.

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Wonderful speech from Hiroshi Kagawa! Even the hardened of footballers will have lumps in their throats.

"I'm very proud to attend this wonderful ceremony," he begins. "This is the greatest honour to be presented with this award.

"In 1979 Mr Blatter was part of the Fifa organising committee of a youth tournament in Japan. Unfortunately my English has not made any progress since that tournament!

"So I was sceptical about coming to this ceremony today. But my friends in Japan said I must come - even if only to meet Manuel Neuer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and bring back some autographs."

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Fifa godfather Sepp Blatter walks on to the stage to reveal the recipient of this special prize.

"He has dedicated his live to sharing the magic and drama of our sport with others. He is a former player who became a journalist whose work has the respect of many.

"He covered his first World Cup in Germany 1974 and has raised football's profile in Japan and Asia. Few can match his commitment."

Any ideas? Kudos is you guessed that the winner is 89-year-old Hiroshi Kagawa.

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Next up is the Presidential Award, who will be picked by Fifa president Sepp Blatter. It is "bestowed upon a person or institution that has made a superlative contribution to football without seeking to monopolise the limelight" apparently.

And there is a real mix of previous winners, from archbishops to World Cup winners, over the past five years:

2013: Jacques Rogge

2012: Franz Beckenbauer

2011: Alex Ferguson

2010: Desmond Tutu

2009: Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan

2008: Women's Football

The midfield cohort are asked which player from history they'd most like to have played with.

Angel Di Maria says he would pick Argentina striker Mario Kempes. "He's an idol at my first club [Rosario]," he says.

Andres Iniesta picks ex-Barcelona midfielder Michael Laudrup was his childhood hero. "A shame I never got to play with him," he says.

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Some of the members of this year's back four are asked which defender they idolised growing up.

Philipp Lahm picks AC Milan and Italy legend Paolo Maldini. "A sensational footballer, a great personality and an all-round legend, not only in Italy but a real idol," he says.

Sergio Ramos says he'd go for Maldini as well! "A reference point for any defender, his positional play was quite magnificent," he explains.

Can you imagine standing in the opposition half looking over at that lot? Frightening.

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Any guesses who plays up front? Yes, you're right....

Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich, Netherlands)

Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina)

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid, Portugal)

The glass gong Angel Di Maria is clutching is the first trophy that Manchester United have won for a while....

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Looks like we're playing a 4-3-3 formation. Here is the midfield three...

Andres Iniesta (Barcelona, Spain)

Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, Germany)

Angel Di Maria (Manchester United, Argentina)

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The case for the defence....

Phillip Lahm (Germany, Bayern Munich)

David Luiz (Brazil, Paris St-Germain)

Thiago Silva (Brazil, Paris St-Germain)

Sergio Ramos (Spain, Real Madrid)

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Can you imagine if it wasn't Manuel Neuer lining up between the sticks?

A puff of smoke appears on the stage with the mystery man behind it... who is it going to be? Of course it is....

Manuel Neuer (Germany, Bayern Munich)

Here we go. Time to find out which 11 men are named in the best XI of 2014.

First up is the goalkeeper....

Before we get stuck into the awards, there's a quick reminder of the spectacular goals which are nominated for this year's Puskas Award.

Ireland's Stephanie Roche is battling Robin van Persie and James Rodriguez for the award, which is down to a public vote and will be announced in little over an hour.

Want to relive those goals again? Of course you do. Click the 'highlights' tab on this page to watch them.

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The three men nominated for the Ballon d'Or - Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer and Cristiano Ronaldo - walk onto stage, paired up with the trio vying for the Fifa Women's Player of the Year prize. They are, of course, Martha, Abby Wambach and Nadine Kessler.

All six shuffle on to stage, are introduced to the crowd, smile rather uncomfortably, before disappearing back into the crowd.

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The television director pips his imaginary whistle, the cue for British television presenter Kate Abdo - tonight's host - to start reading the autocue. Game on!

Ben in Northumberland: Would much prefer to see the Ballon d'Or go to Manuel Neuer rather than making it a Messi v Ronaldo contest for most in-form striker of the year.

Carl Johnson in Norwich: It will be shocking if Neuer does not win tonight. World Cup Winner and he has evolved the nature of modern goalkeeping in the form of the 'sweeper-keeper'.

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Fifa president Sepp Blatter arrived with his missus Linda Barras earlier and is the first on stage in Zurich's Kongresshaus. The Swiss addresses the crowd in French, talking glowingly about the Ballon d'Or's French origin before offering solidarity to the nation following the Paris terror attacks.

Matty B:, external Messi almost single-handedly dragged Argentina to the World Cup final, played in a very dysfunctional team. Still the best.

The Standard Swan:, external Since no one else is shouting for Messi, I will. He deserves to be in the running on his footballing ability, he's unstoppable.

Joseph O'Sullivan:, external Comparing Messi and Ronaldo on their World Cup performances there is only one winner. Leo showed up on the big stage.