Neymar deserved second place for Ballon d’Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo?
Barcelona right back Dani Alves says Neymar deserved second place ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d’Or race.
The Brazil International, who made into FIFA team of the year was already critical of Cristiano Ronaldo’s selection for three men shortlist in the final vote feels Real Madrid star was not worthy of bagging second place.
Neymar, was the part of treble winning squad which won Champions League, La-Liga and Copa Del Rey in 2014-2015, while Cristiano Ronaldo failed to win any trophy with Real Madrid despite of scoring 57 goals for club and Country in the calendar year.
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However, Brazilan Captain Neymar only received 7.86 per cent of the total vote count and finished third in the Ballon d’Or race, while Cristiano Ronaldo secured 27.76 per cent and Lionel Messi bagged astonishing 41.33 per cent on his way to win record breaking fifth Ballon d’Or.
While Dani Alves insisted Messi was deserved winner of prestigious individual award, but feel Cristiano Ronaldo is second place on the Ballon d’Or podium is completely unjustified.
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The former Sevilla man has backed his compatriot to win Ballon d’Or in the future, but predicts Lionel Messi will dominate the proceedings for next few years.
“Neymar has gone through an incredible evolution and he’s a better player every day,” Alves told reporters.
“It surprised me that he did not finish second, but they cry when I say these things and speak my mind.
“When Leo stops winning it, it’ll be Neymar. He’ll keep competing for the award, he wants it and will work to win it.”
Messi is going to keep winning the award for as long as he wants,” he added.
“If he keeps going like he is now he won’t have any competition.
“The years pass and he just gets better. We’re privileged to have him with us.”