The second-choice shot-stopper at the Catalan capital has voiced his opinion regarding the Real Madrid skipper’s bid to win the coveted accolade.
Barcelona’s Jose http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 is quite unlikely to land the FIFA Ballon d’Or this year.
Pinto is of the opinion that competitors of the Blancos’ captain have more of a chance to win the prestigious award. The shot-stopper, who hardly gets to enjoy any action on the field, tipped his teammates to be more suitable contenders for the trophy.
According to the 36-year-old, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta should be given the Ballon d’Or. He backed his statement by expressing that these Barca players have actually made a difference in the sport.
Casillas received a great amount of praise following his spectacular performances throughout the last season and in the Euro 2012. The veteran keeper was more than influential for both, his club and country.
As Los Vikingos emerged triumphant in the Spanish La Liga, experts around the planet attributed the success to the sheer brilliance of their captain. Although the Spanish giants have a number of great players, the contribution made by the Spaniard cannot
be undermined.
In addition to this, Spain’s display in this year’s European Championship is another factor which acts in the favour for the Madridista. The 31-year-old conceded only once throughout the competition and was given the ‘Goalkeeper of the Tournament’ award.
However, Pinto has still taken out time to downplay Casillas' chances to win the Ballon d’Or.
While talking to reporters, the rarely used keeper quoted:
"Casillas has a chance, and it is nice that people consider him for that award. I am a goalkeeper and Iker had an amazing season, but there are other players who made more of a difference, like Lionel Messi, who scored almost 80 goals, and Andres Iniesta
and Xavi. The award should go to the player who makes the most difference."
Having reached the age of 36, Jose Pinto has been unable to make any sort of impression for his club or country.
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