FRANCE FOOTBALL GOLDEN BALL AWARD 2008: 5 CANDIDATES

Spanish daily "Marca" has run the story on this years upcomingFrance Football Golden Ball Award. According to most experts it´s a "5 horse" race, as France Football cuts its list to 30 candidateson the 21st of October.CRISTIANO RONALDO (Manchester United)The hot favourite. However, doubts have set in after a very poorEuro2008 performance & poor start in this seasons Premier Leaguedue to his ankle