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​Bale makes final three for Uefa Best Player in Europe award

Wales and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is on a three-man shortlist for Uefa's Best Player in Europe award.

His club-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, who helped Portugal win Euro 2016, and France and Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann are also contenders.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, who won the award for a second time last year, was fifth in the previous round of voting.

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