Roberto Carlos
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Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann might have had wonderful seasons, but there is no doubt in Roberto Carlos’ mind that this year’s Ballon d’Or award is in the pocket of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Speaking when Ronaldo was just making a comeback from knee injury, the Real Madrid ambassador told Mundo Deportivo:
“[Ronaldo] has it at home already. He has taken time to get back to being himself after the knee injury [suffered at Euro 2016]. But from here on he will be the Cristiano we all know.”
His views were also echoed by former Portugal and NorthEast United star Simao Sabrosa.
“Cristiano has had a good season, but the Ballon d'Or is also decided in the last months. But for all that Cristiano has done, he deserves it," he went on to add.
Luis Figo
Luis Figo joined former legends and pundits in showering praise on fellow countryman Cristiano Ronaldo.With just a few days left for the winner to be announced, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid man, who himself was the winner of the award in 2000 has now tipped Ronaldo to take home the trophy.
Not only did the Portuguese legend back Ronaldo for the top prize, he also somewhat surprisingly claimed that Ronaldo’s best was yet to come. Speaking to the BBC, Figo was quoted as saying:
“The best is yet to come from Cristiano Ronaldo, the match against Atletico Madrid was proof of that. Cristiano is a competitive animal. He has won it all and remains ambitious. There is little doubt Cristiano should win the Ballon d'Or this year. He won the Champions League and the Euros, playing a key role in both tournaments."
Winning the Euro was a key moment in Portugal’s football history as it marked their first major international trophy in football.
