I deserve Ballon d'Or, says Ronaldo

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2008

ROME (AFP) — Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo believes he deserves to win this year's prestigious Ballon d'Or.

Speaking in an interview published in Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport on Friday, the Portuguese pin-up said he should be the favourite to land both the Ballon d'Or and FIFA's world player of the year award.

Last season Ronaldo was in stunning form, scoring 42 goals in all competitions and winning the Premier League and Champions League double with United.

He also finished as the European Golden Boot winner -- having scored 31 Premier League goals -- and scored in the Champions League final in Moscow.

"Honestly, I feel calm," he said. "Two or three others deserve the Ballon d'Or. But if you evaluate what each one did over the course of...

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