S. Ramosas did not mention L. Messi among the contenders for the Golden Ball © EuroFootball.com

Madrird "Real" defender Sergio Ramos stated that this year the Golden Ball award should go to his teammates - Cristiano Ronaldo or Iker Casillas.

"I don't know what criteria they use to select the winners, but it would be best to honor players from every position. How can we forget Casillas? However, only one goalkeeper has received such recognition in the last 56 years.

Then I think further - how can we be without C. Ronaldo? He can determine the team's results and there is no other player like him," Ramos said.

The Spanish champions title will begin defending on August 18 when Real Madrid face Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.