Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is happy for Yaya Toure over his Ballon d'Or nomination.
Pellegrini wants to see more of his players challenging to win the Ballon d'Or in future after Toure was named on a 23-man shortlist to win the 2014 FIFA world player of the year award. He said: "I don't know all the players who are nominated but I always say we need more players who are nominated for those awards.
"It is very important to try and continue improving in Europe. It cannot always be Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern (Munich).
"I think it is the challenge for our players to be nominated. Not just Yaya, at least three or four more."
