Nyon: European champion Inter Milan has five players named on a 12-man shortlist to be UEFA's Club Footballer of the Year.
Nominations announced on Monday from Inter include Netherlands playmaker Wesley Sneijder and Argentina striker Diego Milito, who scored both goals in the 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final. The German champions are represented by Netherlands winger Arjen Robben.
Barcelona — which was eliminated by Inter in the semifinals — has four contenders, including Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who won the award last year.
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is included after helping Lyon reach the semifinals. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is the only candidate from England after no Premier League club advanced beyond the quarterfinals.
Nominations were chosen by 16 coaches whose teams reached the knockout rounds of the Champions League last season.
Their votes have also created a three-player shortlist for each of four positional categories.
Results are to be announced on August 26 in Monaco, when the draw for this season's group stage is made.
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