Cristiano Ronaldo could win Ballon d'Or after his
impressive performances against Sweden.
Ronaldo proved himself that he deserves to win the
award by scoring a superb second half hat trick in a 3-2 win over Sweden in the
World Cup play-off second leg yesterday. He was also on the score sheet in the first
leg played in Lisbon last week.
While Zlatan Ibrahimovic also played a good game, he scored
twice for Sweden but the defence couldn’t prevent the goals from the Madrid
star man.
Portugal will be a part of next year’s World Cup just
because of Ronaldo.
Ronaldo said that his celebrations were not pointed to
the FIFA president Sepp Blatter following his recent comments about the Madrid
star player.
Ronaldo said that He does not have to respond to
anyone, his answers are given on the pitch.
He insisted that he is not eager to win the award. The
28 year old does not live his life obsessed with titles and does not have to show
anything to anyone, because he has shown his worth on the field.
He further added that scoring 40 to 50 goals every
season is not an easy thing.
FIFA confirmed that the date for Ballon d'Or
nominations has been delayed due to a low number of responses from the voters,
while those who have submitted their vote has the chance to change their mind.
The award ceremony will be held in Zurich, Germany on January 13.
Media, national coaches and captains are involved in
the voting process for Ballon d'Or award and the 28 year old will be the favourite
now, he has scored sixty seven goals in all competitions over the calendar year
to date, that must put him in a strong position.
The former Manchester United man faces a tough
competition from Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi and treble winning Bayern
Munch’s winger Franck Ribery, who helped France to make a comeback to beat
Ukraine in the second leg yesterday.
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