All the talk around footballing circles in recent times has been about the identity of the world's best player, and Joan Laporta has wasted no time in nailing his colours firmly to Lionel Messi's mast. Speaking after the match, Laporta said, "He is the best in the world. He is the most decisive player."
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Ibrahimovic votes for Ronaldo and Casillas
“I think Ronaldo will win the Ballon d'Or because he did really well last season, but then if you think about the Euros then [Iker] Casillas deserves to win it.”
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Messi and Robinho admit Ronaldo is The Best Player in the World
With news out that Ronaldo will be awarded the Ballon d'Or this Tuesday, two contenders for next year's title, Lionel Messi and Robinho, believe that Ronaldo deserves to be named The Best Player in the World for 2008.
Said Messi:
“He won the Champions League, the Premier League as well, so I think he will be awarded the prize..."
Said Robinho:
“Cristiano is one of the best players in the world. I’m sure he will win the FIFA award this year. He deserves it.”
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Said Messi:
“He won the Champions League, the Premier League as well, so I think he will be awarded the prize..."
Said Robinho:
“Cristiano is one of the best players in the world. I’m sure he will win the FIFA award this year. He deserves it.”
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Ronaldo wins Golden Shoe
Not only is Ronaldo the best player in the world but he is also the top scorer in Europe according to European Sports Magazines rankings.
That feat earned him the Golden Shoe award.
That feat earned him the Golden Shoe award.
Can Robinho be The Best Player in the World?
Manchester City's Robinho believes that he can become The Best Player in the World:
"My objective is to be the best in the world, without a doubt...I hope that in the next few years I can compete in the trophy for the best player in the world."
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"My objective is to be the best in the world, without a doubt...I hope that in the next few years I can compete in the trophy for the best player in the world."
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Best Player in the World a leg-breaker?
24-year old Brazil and Fluminense centreback Thiago Silva believes that Cristiano Ronaldo tried to break his leg in the Brazil-Portugal friendly last week:
"He [Cristiano Ronaldo] has the cheek to say I jumped over his tackle. But if I did not jump he would have broken my leg...Being considered the best player in the world, he must have more respect. It is difficult to accept what he did...He is a little [naughty], yes. But that is football. And we need to know to deal with it. He was nervous because he couldn't create anything."
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"He [Cristiano Ronaldo] has the cheek to say I jumped over his tackle. But if I did not jump he would have broken my leg...Being considered the best player in the world, he must have more respect. It is difficult to accept what he did...He is a little [naughty], yes. But that is football. And we need to know to deal with it. He was nervous because he couldn't create anything."
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Pele expects to present Ronaldo with FIFA award
Speaking ahead of Portugal's friendly with Brazil, Cristiano Ronaldo joked:
"I am the first, second and third best player in the world...But there are other good candidates, like Kaka, [Lionel] Messi and [Fernando] Torres."
Brazil legend Pele was not so over-the-top but did admit that he expected that he would be presenting the Portugese star with the FIFA World Player of the Year Award in December.
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"I am the first, second and third best player in the world...But there are other good candidates, like Kaka, [Lionel] Messi and [Fernando] Torres."
Brazil legend Pele was not so over-the-top but did admit that he expected that he would be presenting the Portugese star with the FIFA World Player of the Year Award in December.
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