The Premier League have three managers on the Ballon d'Or nominations list.
Manuel Pellegrini (Manchester City), Jose Mourinho (Chelsea) and Louis van Gaal (Manchester United) - are on the 10-strong shortlist for the manager of the year award.
FIFA WORLD COACH OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST
Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid), Antonio Conte (Juventus/Italy), Pep Guardiola (Bayern Munich), Juergen Klinsmann (USA), Joachim Low (Germany), Jose Mourinho (Chelsea), Manuel Pellegrini (Manchester City), Alejandro Sabella (Argentina), Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Louis van Gaal (Holland/Manchester United).
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