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Former Madrid number 7 and Los Blancos legend Raul had his say on the Ballon d’Or race. While he backed Messi and Girezmann to make the podium, he said that winning the Champions League and Euro Championships would tip the scales in favour of Ronaldo.
Speaking to Cadena Ser, Raul said:
"I think it will be Cristiano. It is between Cristiano and Messi, and Griezmann could be on the podium. Cristiano, Messi and Griezmann would be a good podium.”
“The Champions League and the Euros have a lot of weight, and I believe this is Cristiano's year. It depends on the moment in time. Cristiano and Messi have their level, then it depends on whether you like one or the other," Raul added.
Ronaldo has definitely been a worthy successor to Raul’s legendary number 7 jersey.
Paul Pogba
Manchester United star Paul Pogba had backed Ronaldo to win the Ballon d’Or way back in July. Just after the Euro final, Pogba said Ronaldo deserved the individual accolade ahead of Messi and his countryman and close friend Antoine Griezmann.
"You have [Lionel] Messi, you have Ronaldo. Honestly, I like them both. [Antoine] Griezmann has had an amazing year," he told ESPN Deportes.
"For me, it's Cristiano Ronaldo [who should win], because he won the Champions League and Euro 2016."
Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi are considered to be Ronaldo’s main rivals while the performances of Luis Suarez also cannot be ignored.
