Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has questioned the 10-man shortlist selected by FIFA for their Best Men's Player award after none of his team were included.
World football's governing body confirmed the players in contention for the prize recently, with Liverpool trio Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane among the nominations. The only other Premier League player in contention for the award is Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane.
Speaking ahead of Sunday's Community Shield showdown with Liverpool, Guardiola said he was surprised that none of his players were recognised, per BBC Sport:
"Maybe we have to win five or six or get 250 points to be considered next season.