Australia's Samantha Kerr shortlisted for inaugural women's Ballon d'Or award

Sky Blues' Sam Kerr has continued her amazing goal streak, kicking her 16th goal of the season, equaling the single-season record set by Kim Little in 2014. Tournament of Nations: Sam Kerr (16') Japan 1-2 Australia Australia international Samantha Kerr has been shortlisted for the inaugural women's Ballon d'Or award. The prestigious prize, which has been awarded to the best male player in the world by France Football magazine since 1956, is recognising women players for the first time this year. The award will be presented in Paris on Dec. 3 with Kerr one of 15 players in contention for the prize. Kerr was controversially snubbed for the FIFA's world Player of the Year award last year despite inspiring Australia...

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