Former Barcelona and Netherlands player Edgar Davids didn\u2019t show much compassion for Cristiano Ronaldo during the presentation of the three Ballon d\u2019Or finalists.<\/p>\n
Davids, one of the presenters at the event, was tough and clear when asked to compare the Portuguese forward with Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n
The Dutchman told Fifa’s official website: “Messi is just an anomaly: he can dribble, he can score, he can pass, he has the vision, and he understands the game\u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cMessi has a talent given by God and that distinguishes him from the rest,\u201d he responded.<\/p>\n
\u201cCristiano is just an athlete. He works and that determination means he is always there.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve played against Cristiano Ronaldo and he\u2019s a player who\u2019s easy to defend against – Messi isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking hard you can reach Ronaldo\u2019s level, to a certain point, but it\u2019s impossible to reach Messi\u2019s level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Messi was among the three Ballon d\u2019Or finalists and is the favourite to win it for the fifth time – Ronaldo and Neymar are the other finalists.
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\nBy: sport-english.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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