No seriously, he's been short listed!!! http://www.squawka.com/news/full-list-2015-fifa-ballon-dor-nominees/478296
I didn't realise that Vargas is now at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, apparently signed a 4 year deal with them......
It's 100% true! My guess is that they have to include players from all regions, he's been pretty good for the Aussies, quite an honour for him to be on the same page as Messi and Ronaldo, must have bumped his value up a bit!!
I think they've mistaken this for the 'Balloon Door', awarded to the fattest player, current holder Adel Taarabt...