Coentrao has no doubt that the Golden Ball win Cristiano Ronaldo

Defender of Real Madrid Fabio Coentrao has no doubt that the title of best football player of the year to win the striker of Blancos Cristiano Ronaldo. In addition, Coentrao believes that UEFA president Michel Platini is not necessary to speak on this subject.

“The words of the people occupying very high positions, can be interpreted as an attempt to influence the outcome of elections. But no matter how hard they try, they cannot change what they see everything. Never before has the difference between the best in the world and the other contenders for the Golden Ball was not so great” - said Coentrao.

Franck Ribery: I have seen how Blatter with euphoria welcomed Ronaldo

Midfielder of Bavaria Franck Ribery once again criticized FIFA. According to the French footballer the selection of the best player of the year was unfair. It worth to mention that Cristiano Ronaldo got the Golden Ball 2013.

“As part of Bavaria I won five titles and three individual awards. Nevertheless, I have not been chosen. I have seen how FIFA president Zepp Blatter in the euphoria welcomed Ronaldo before the awards ceremony. There are a lot of pictures. I'm not mad, and it was clear that he will win” - said Ribery.

Manolo Sanchis: Ramos needs to be at least one of the candidates for the Golden Ball

Former player of Real Madrid Manolo Sanchis addressed words of praise team's Defender Sergio Ramos.

Sanchis is confident that Ramos is the best in the world at his position.

«I have long time saying that Ramos is the best in the world. And I never doubted his words. Even taking into account the fact that there are many excellent central defenders. I think that Sergio needs to be at least one of the candidates for the «Golden Ball». Ramos is dedication and a strong character,» - said Sanchis.

Ronaldo opened his own Museum in his hometown

Cristiano Ronaldo opened his own Museum in his native city of Madeira. The Museum includes a Golden Ball 2008 year and 125 other awards 28-year-old football player.

«Of course, it's a very special day for me. As for your question about the Golden Ball 2013, then I have a special room for him in case he will get me. I hope I will be able to win the Golden Ball, but be that as it may, I'm not obsessed with it.» - said Ronaldo.

Ibrahimovic: I don't need to win the Golden Ball, to know that I'm the best

Swedish striker of Paris Saint-Germain Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the match of the fifth round of the 2013-2014 UEFA Champions League with the Greek Olympiacos, in which he scored, declared that it did not consider itself the main contender for the Golden Ball.

«I don't think that has earned the Golden Ball, but to me it's no matter. I don't need to win the prize, to know that I'm the best,» - said Swedish striker, who carried its 100th anniversary match in the Champions League.

Messi won 41.6% of the votes, Ronaldo-23.68%, Iniesta-10.91%

Today, January 7, at a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland on the long-awaited Prize Golden Ball. Winner of honourable award from 2012 onwards, it became the FC Barcelona striker and striker Lionel Messi.

25-year-old Argentine football voting coaches, captains of the national teams and the media garnered 41.6%, second place went to Real Madrid striker and the Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo (23.68%), and the third is a midfielder of FC Barcelona and Spanish International Andres Iniesta (10.91%), is reported by the foreign press.

Andres Iniesta: Congrats to Messi, who became the only player to win four Golden Ball

FC Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has addressed words of praise team Lionel Messi, forward pass.

Argentine footballer, for the fourth time in a row, was named the best soccer player in the world. But Iniesta with striker Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was among three contenders for this title.

“My success I dedicate my partners on the team, with whom we are doing this work. As many representatives of FC Barcelona at the ceremony in Zurich shows that employment is conducted properly. Be among the three candidates for the Golden Ball is already a significant achievement for me. Congrats to Messi, who became the only player to win four Golden Ball. And if he will continue in the same spirit, it will win this award and for the fifth time,” – Iniesta said.

Shevchenko will present the Golden Ball best player of the world

The legendary striker of Dynamo's Andriy Shevchenko in the first week of the new year to 2013 an honorary Mission in Swiss Zurich, reports the Press Office of the Metropolitan Club.

There's 7 January in city Congress-Hall he will present the Golden Ball footballer of the world in 2012.

Now the 23 originally selected candidates for the Joint Award by FIFA and France Football have three stars of world football: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta. The decision on the winner is decided by a vote head coaches and captains of national teams, as well as sports journalists.

Maxi Lopez: Ronaldo also fascinates me, but compared with Messi is simply impossible

Italian Sampdoria's striker Maxi Lopez believes that the FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will once again be the title footballer of the year, the Spanish media.

As we have informed, the Golden Ball FIFA claim, except for Messi, his claim a Andres Iniesta and striker Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

«You cannot prevent Messi Golden Ball. In my head doesn't fit what he does on the field. This beast has scored 88 goals and only one year. Ronaldo also fascinates me, but compared with Messi is simply impossible,» - Lopez said.

The Golden Ball of FIFA claimed Messi, Iniesta and Ronaldo

Argentinian striker Lionel Messi and Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta, as well as the Portuguese striker of Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo are the three candidates for FIFA's Ballon d'Or. The last three years that Messi has won this prize, handed over a better player in a calendar year.

Among the candidates for the prize of the best futbolistke of the world included Brazilian March, and Americans Alex Morgan and Abby Vambah.

This was announced at a press conference held today in Sao Paulo. To recap, award ceremony will take place on 7 January in Zurich.

Gerard Pique: Ronaldo is very good and hardworking

FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said the team's forward Lionel Messi deserves the Golden Ball.

Pique stressed that his claim a superior striker Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

«I respect those who think the title of best player of the year Ronaldo should get. But I must say that Messi is an alien, but Ronaldo is the best in people. I was mate of Ronaldo at Manchester United and I can say that he is very good and hardworking. But next to him doing nothing Messi,» - Pique said.

Scolari: The best player in the history of football, I think still Pele

Famous Brazilian football specialist Louis Philippe Scolari shared his opinion over who is currently the best player in the world.

«I would put the question differently and singled out the three best players in the world - Is Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar. While in the coming years could surpass both Neymar competitors. As for universal admiration for Messi, now in his life really great moment. But the best player in the history of football, I think still Pele,» - Scolari said.

Note that the troika is listed among Scolari 23 contenders for the Golden Ball of FIFA - 2012. This is an annual award given to the best football player in the past calendar year. It is awarded with a football player with the highest number of votes of the coaches and captains of national teams, as well as journalists from around the world. The name of the winner will be announced January 7, 2013, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Del Bosque: I have time until 15 November to vote

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has once again expressed his wish in the context of the fight for the title of best football player of the year. Del Bosque continues to believe that the Golden Ball are worthy of his trust.

«I have time until 15 November to vote. Vote in favor of the player, which I consider the most worthy. But our wish is sure to award came the Spanish footballer,» - said Del Bosque.

We remind the Spanish team led by Del Bosque won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and won the European Championships in the year 2012.

Lionel Messi: Ronaldo is my hero

FC Barcelona star and Ballon d'Or favorite Lionel Messi has described Brazilian Ronaldo as his hero.

The new father, speaking to UKFour Four Two publication, was referring to former Barca, Real Madrid and Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazario de Lima, who said yesterday that he would vote for Messi to win the Golden Ball.

"Ronaldo was my hero. I loved seeing players like Zidane, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, but Ronaldo is the best striker I've ever seen. I've never seen anyone hit a ball like him," - Messi said, Football Espana reports.

Ronaldo said yesterday that he would vote for Messi to win the Golden Ball.

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Platini: Pirlo can win the Golden Ball

UEFA President Michel Platini believes the midfielder of Juventus and Italy international Andrea Pirlo can win the Golden Ball, awarded to the best player in the world.

Recall, Pirlo is one of three Italians who were nominated for this award along with goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and striker Mario Balotelli.

«Pirlo is playing very well and I think he can win the Golden Ball, but it certainly has a lot of strong competitors in the fight for this award,» - said Platini.

Ibrahimovic: Golden Ball to win not Messi

Striker of French PSG Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he did not wish to see FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi won the next year, according to the Spanish press. Swedish football stressed that Messi in the previous season the team has achieved great success.

«Of course, he again flashed his game. But Barcelona has not achieved much success. He has already won this award three times, and if everything continues the same way the other players will be very hard to be the best football player of the year. It is time for the Golden ball went to another player» - said Ibrahimovic.

Messi: I would prefer to score less and win more titles

FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has once again stated that the team titles for him above all else, reports the Spanish press.

Recall that in the previous season the talented Argentinian became the author of 73 goals in official matches.

«I would prefer to score less and win more titles. But I must point out that in the context of the goals of rivals last season was a memorable one. God grant that this season in this sense is similar to the previous football year. However, I do not put such a task and do not think about numbers. The more I score and win more titles than Barca, the better,» - said Messi.

Sanchis: Cristiano Ronaldo would have been ethically if I hadn't talked about himrself

The former Real Madrid Defender Manolo Sanchis said that disapproves of the behavior of the command striker Cristiano Ronaldo, reports Spanish media.

The words of one of the famous «Five vultures» include, in particular, to rank the best football player of the year.

Earlier, Ronaldo said he is the most worthy contender for the next Golden Ball. The latter noted that it would be fair if the award went to him.

«I never liked talking about myself. Therefore, the word Ronaldo I was displeased by me. But everyone goes his own way. It is obvious that he is worthy of this award, but it would be ètičnee to refrain from comments about himself. Let others talk about you,» - said Sanchis.

Marcelo: Casillas time to get the Golden Ball

Real Madrid and Brazilian Olympic team Defender Marcelo, commented on latest news related to his compatriots - Kaka and Neymar. He also made laudatory words of Captain Royal Club Iker Casillas, arguing that he deserves the Golden Ball.

«He (Casillas - GoloFootball) had for many years worked hard to become the best goalkeeper in the world. In my opinion, it is time to give him the Golden Ball for him. 

I am very glad that Kaka will remain in our team, he's a great player. As far as it Offered until 2014, should focus on interventions for Santos, and then decide which club he will move,» - said Marcelo.

Luis Figo: Ronaldo had done everything get the Golden Ball

Former Midfielder of Real Luis Figo in an interview to A Bola shared with reporters opinion regarding the future holder of the most prestigious awards ... 

Despite the fact that prior to the formal award Golden Ball is still almost 6 months, there are plenty of reputable in the football world individuals have already expressed a preference for a particular player. 

Did not stay away from this discussion and former player of Madrid Luís Figo, stating that most of this prestigious award is worthy of his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo. 

Figo, who has been honored with this award in 2000, in an interview with the Portuguese newspaper A Bola reported the following: “Ronaldo this season had done everything possible to get the Golden Ball”. 

The former player of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, admitted that in recent years the award was too subjective, but believes that an excellent season by Cristiano Ronaldo will not remain unnoticed.