remains the best player in the world but
has acknowledged that his rivals have had
excellent years
Barcelona star Xavi has admitted that Real
Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery both
deserve the Ballon d'Or.
Blaugrana attacker Lionel Messi has
dominated the award in recent years and
though the Spaniard is adamant that the
26-year-old is still the best player in the
world, he feels his team-mate could lose
out this year.
"Ribery and Cristiano deserve to win the
Ballon d'Or, but there's no doubt that the
best player now, and of all-time, is Messi.
In any case, I don't vote," he told
reporters.
Barca were beaten 7-0 over two legs by
Bayern in last season's Champions League
semi-finals and Xavi is eager for revenge
against the Bavarians.
"I hope that if we play each other again
we can be more competitive than last
year. Obviously we recognise that they are
the favourites."
Spain defend their World Cup crown in
Brazil next summer and the veteran
midfielder has ackowledged that the hosts
will provide stiff opposition.
"We're looking forward to it. We know it
will be difficult and especially against the
hosts Brazil, who are big rivals, as we saw
in the Confederations Cup. We'll try to
regain our title."
Source: Goal.com
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