Former French footballer Emmanuel Petit has tipped Lionel Messi to win this year’s Ballon d’Or despite his liking for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Petit acknowledged that the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 player also shed his views on La Liga being the best footballing
competition in the world.
With the Ballon d’Or award being given out in the first week of the New Year in Zurich, all eyes are on the trio of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734.
The 1998 world champion could not rule out any player from the running and praised all of them.
Petit commented on Xavi and praised the way he has made the midfield position at Camp Nou his own. He stated that Spanish international has redefined how future generations will view the role of a playmaker.
"In my opinion, all three deserve it. Xavi has redefined the position of midfielder organizer,” he stated.
“He is the man for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604: operating in the channels, organizing, passing ... He is one immense talent,” the Frenchman raved.
However, Petit believes that Messi stands out amonf the rest of international stars at Camp Nou. He voiced his views on the reigning World Player of Year, whose abilities are simply unreal according to Petit.
Despite his liking for Barcelona players, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629. He stated that Ronaldo is not on the same level as his Catalan counterpart, but has impressive statistics to boast.
The Portuguese has gained repute with his immense physical abilities. He has great heading ability, is good at crossing, can shoot with both feet, and has envious dribbling skills that make him the sole http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alpha-c38349 male among the three men.
Petit acknowledged the genius of his skill set; however, it was his smooth transition from England to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 that has caught the eye of the 41-year old.
"After being King of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 - he did not hesitate to take the chance on a new challenge, when going to Madrid.
“He has been able to assume the responsibilities fully, and may have more ability to score than the Argentine's head,” Petit reflected.
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