The trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Robert Lewandowski are among the 30 favourites shortlisted for the 2021 Ballon d’Or. Their names were announced in a series of social media posts by France Football on Friday. As organisers prepare for the ceremony scheduled to take place in November after a COVID-19-stricken year, the trio are the frontrunners to pick up the award. But only one player will go home with one of the world’s most prestigious individual awards. The 30-man list of players comprises a goalkeeper, five defenders, nine midfielders, and 15...