Ronaldinho reveals favorite for the Ballon d’or

As the awarding of the Ballon d'Or approaches, the stories astir who could beryllium the champion shot subordinate successful the satellite this twelvemonth are getting louder. The legendary Ronaldinho gave his favorite, but his sentiment did not spell down good with galore Brazilians.

The celebrated Brazilian maestro won the Ballon d'Or portion playing for Barcelona, and galore judge helium could person achieved overmuch much had helium been much dedicated. After helium won the Champions League with the Catalans, his appearances became little frequent, chiefly owed to nights retired and beingness disconnected the pitch.

It is definite that helium had the imaginable to instrumentality astatine slightest 1 much Ballon d'Or, but it is evident that helium mislaid information aft the highest of his career. While helium is present enjoying a well-deserved retirement, helium inactive follows the shot country and says what helium thinks astir the main candidates for this prestigious award.

Ronaldinho's favourite for the Ballon d'Or

Among the main candidates are Ousmane Dembele from PSG and the young Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, portion Raphinha, who played the play of his beingness successful the garment of the Catalan club, is besides often mentioned.

Ronaldinho, however, said: "The Ballon d'Or? I'd similar Lamine Yamal to triumph it. I bask watching him play and he's already go a large star."

He added: "Even if helium doesn't triumph that grant this year, I'm definite helium volition successful the adjacent aboriginal if helium continues to play astatine this level. He's truthful young and he's already achieved truthful overmuch which is truly awesome and we person to admit that."

It bothered the Brazilians that helium did not notation Raphinha, but it is evident that the main combat for this prestigious award will beryllium betwixt Dembele and Yamal.

Dembele has won the Champions League with PSG, and if this squad had managed to triumph the Club World Cup, determination would beryllium nary uncertainty that helium would beryllium the champion successful the world. However, the decision successful the last against Chelsea near Yamal successful the game.