Former Barcelona star Xavi concedes that Cristiano Ronaldo may have the edge in this year's Ballon d'or race given the trophies he has won.
Xavi's latest comments has puzzled football fanatics over the change of heart as the ex mid-fielder is known for tantrums throwings at the Real Madrid talisman. The former Mid-fielder stated not long ago that even though Ronaldo is an "extraordinary player", he cannot be compared to Messi as the Argentine is on another level. Cristiano quickly replied with some harsh statements that " Xavi has not won a single Ballon d 'or. I have won three".
The 36-year old admitted that Ronaldo could be the favourite to claim the ballon d'or for the fourth time but gave stern warnings that the Madrid forward may face a difficult competition.
Speaking at the Aspire4sport event in Amsterdam, Xavi said " Cristiano has the numbers of win this year's ballon d'or, having won the champions league and the Euros. But i also think that it will be very competitive, because Messi will be there, of course". Speaking over the shock 4-3 defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday when three goals were conceded in the first half of the game, Xavi assured fans that there was nothing to worry about over their recent poor performances. He said
" I wasn't able to watch the game, but it looks like there were a lot of individual mistakes. But Barca are on another level and that's something you see, most of all when you leave the club".
" The idea is a good one; to be dominant and have the ball. They also have the best in every position and i'm proud to watch them play".
" With Luis Enrique, they are working very well, but sometimes the result is misleading based on what you see on the pitch".
0 comments :
Post a Comment