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Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer helped Bayern Munich to the 2013-14 domestic double and was named German footballer of the year for a second time

Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer and Arjen Robben are joined by Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid on the final shortlist for Uefa's Best Player in Europe Award. external-link

The three were selected by journalists based on their performances in 2013-14. The winner will be chosen on 28 August.

Goalkeeper Neuer helped Germany win the World Cup, while Robben scored 21 goals for Bayern and three for Netherlands on their way to the semi-final in Brazil. external-link

Portugal's Ronaldo scored a record 17 goals as Real won the Champions League.

Past winners of Uefa's Best Player in Europe Award 2010-11 Lionel Messi, Barcelona 2011-12 Andres Iniesta, Barcelona 2012-13 Franck Ribery, Bayern Munich

The winner will be voted for by journalists at the Champions League group-stage draw in Monaco.

The remaining players in the top 10 based on points are as follows: 4 Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich, Germany) 39 points; 5 Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich, Germany) 24, 5= Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina) 24; 7 James Rodriguez (Monaco/Real Madrid, Colombia) 16; 8 Luis Suarez (Liverpool/Barcelona, Uruguay) 13; 9 Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid, Argentina) 12; 10 Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid/Chelsea, Spain) 8.