Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Manchester United manager, has similarly dismissed the Barça legend, urging that his great adversary Cristiano Ronaldo be rewarded for his achievements.
“Cristiano deserves it," he added.
“This year he's broken record after record.”
Jorge Mendes, Ronaldo's agent, is, predictably, in accord with the legendary manager.
"The Ballon d'Or has just one name, Cristiano Ronaldo," he told France Football.
“He has never deserved it as much as this year. Top scorer in Serie A and at the Euros. He holds the record for goals in Champions League and is the only one who has won everything in three different countries.
“He is the best scorer in the history of football. It is a decisive thing, it must be so for the trophy, because he continues to prove to be the best player in history.”
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