Golden Ball Award - Wesley Sneijder and David Villa in contention Visit Blue Square Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 10 Jul 2010 Tweet Related Articles See all World Cup news Share it Pin It Wesley Sneijder and David Villa head the World Cup player of the tournament betting after 10 players were short-listed by FIFA for the South Africa 2010 Golden Ball award.Dutch midfielder Sneijder is 8/5 favourite with Blue Square ahead of Spain striker Villa, who is a 7/4 chance after both topped the scoring charts with five going into the closing weekend.The winner will be announced after Sunday’s final based on votes from journalists accredited for the World Cup.There is not one goalkeeper nominated this year, while finalists make up half the list, with Xavi 11/2 to prevail, Andres Iniesta 7/1 and Arjen Robben 11/1.Three others will take part in the third-place play-off, with Germany pair Bastian Schweinsteiger and Mesut Ozil both 25/1 to get the nod and Uruguay’s Diego Forlan 33/1.Lionel Messi gets a mention despite Argentina’s quarter-final exit but is 50/1 to oblige and Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan can be backed at 66/1.The Golden Ball award winner in 2006 caused some embarrassment to the organisers; Zinedine Zidane was announced shortly after being sent off for head-butting Marco Materazzi.Germany midfielder Thomas Muller, Mexico forward Giovani dos Santos and Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew have made the three-man shortlist for the young player of the World Cup. Read our Blue Square review Get your £25 free bet from Blue Square now Like Like Post to wall 815 Reads All World Cup 2014 News Recent World Cup 2014 Articles Thailand v Oman live stream preview and tips (kick-off 12:30 BST)05 Sep 2011Thailand and Oman will be looking for their first victory when they meet in a World Cup qualifier o 2010 World Cup punter scoops $1million in Titanbet competition19 Jul 2010The 2010 World Cup may not have been everybody’s cup of tea but it was certainly right up Mike McNa Paul the Psychic Octopus Thanked by Andres Iniesta13 Jul 2010Spain’s World Cup winner claims Paul helped them win in South Africa World Cup 2010 Golden Boot Win Amazes Thomas Muller12 Jul 2010Germany midfielder can't believe he finished top scorer in South Africa. Paul the Psychic Octopus Retirement Good News for William Hill12 Jul 2010German octopus’ 100% record at World Cup 2010 hit bookmakers hard Paul the Psychic Octopus Bidding War Latest - Paul Transfer Bid12 Jul 2010Spanish Businessman try to Buy Paul for a Food Festival More Stories Recent Articles League Two Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports27 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Sunday's League Two League Two Play-off Final Cashback at Coral27 May 2012Coral bookmakers are running cashback specials on Sunday’s League Two Play-off Final between Chelte 17:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race27 May 201217:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race 17:20 Kilsaran International Maiden27 May 201217:20 Kilsaran International Maiden 17:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle27 May 201217:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle 17:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase)27 May 201217:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase) More Stories Tags
