The Portuguese is adamant that his compatriot deserves the accolade because the 27-year-old forward played such an integral role in the club's title success.
like i said before Ronaldo can score all the goals he wants, if he doesn't win the champions league, Messi's name will be on it by default. its how UEFA work.
Last time I checked Ronaldo missed a crucial PK against Bayern that last game. Sure, he scored two goals, but Bayern wasn't playing a counter-attack game. Second, both teams faced plenty of weak teams in the beginning of the CL, so there's no excuse for Ronaldo not having more goals than Messi. Like I said to Dakidog, I can understand if you may think Ronaldo deserves it more, that's your preference, it's Mou's comment that I find incredibly stupid, but then again he acts like a 12 yr old on and off games.
This is a Player Award not a Team Award, thus if Barca didn't won the league, it shouldn't be the reason to count Messi out, His goal were impressive & thus should win the Award.
I swear Mourinho is so damn childish, fits right into the team.
@n4gboy, good to know somebody understands what the balon de oro is.
Messi had more goals in la liga and CL, so what if they didn't get 1st place this year, since when before that game had real madrid beaten Barca?? They won the league, good for them, took em a damn while...meanwhile: Messi is still better than Ronaldo.
No, because Messi helped Barca achieve more last year than Ronaldo did this year. Remember the triplet? Ronaldo helped RM get a trophy that they hadn't touched in a LONG time. Messi has been a more complete player, time and time again, that's why he's given the balon de oro. You have to hold things on a scale, and weigh out the amount of goals, assists, success in the season, etc. You can have your opinion about who deserves the balon de oro, but I just think Mou's comment was stupid and had no logic.
The goals scored by Messi was crazy impressive. Then again Mourinho has a point. I'm sure though EUFA will side with Messi.
Stupidest comment ever. IMHO. He still won 4 cups this year.
Messi's goals meant nothing?
...They got Barca to 2nd place.
I agree with Mou. Ronaldo scored the big goal vs barca at the camp now.. messi did nothing vs chelsea.. ronaldo scored two in the game vs bayern..
This is a Player Award not a Team Award, thus if Barca didn't won the league, it shouldn't be the reason to count Messi out, His goal were impressive & thus should win the Award.