On January 11th in Zurich, Switzerland, the best football player of 2015 will be announced. Three well-known football stars are contenders for the prestigious "Ballon d'Or" award: Brazilian Neymar, Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, and Argentine Lionel Messi. Which of them is the most deserving to win the award?
Why should Neymar win?
At just 23 years old, Barcelona's forward Neymar won the Champions League and the Spanish national championship "La Liga" in 2015. The forward has been in great athletic form all year and is currently the top scorer in "La Liga" with 14 goals. Neymar's strengths include speed, cleverness, and excellent one-on-one play.
Why should Ronaldo win?
The thirty-year-old forward is aiming for his third consecutive "Ballon d'Or" award. In 2015, Ronaldo reached the milestone of 500 career goals and became the top scorer in Real Madrid's history, surpassing even the legendary Raul. Ronaldo's strengths include speed, leadership, and impeccable technique.
Why should Messi win?
At 28, Messi is often called a football miracle. There are very few who doubt his talent. In 2015, Messi reached the final of the Copa America with the Argentine national team, won the Champions League, and the Spanish "La Liga." Messi's strengths include incredibly excellent technique, creativity, and cleverness.
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