Ronaldo: L. Messi will win the "Ballon d'Or" award. © EuroFootball.com

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo insists that the "Ballon d'Or" award will ultimately still go to Barcelona's leader Lionel Messi.

The Argentine, along with Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo, are considered the main favorites to win this award, although this year it seems that the two mentioned footballers are more deserving of winning the "Golden Ball".

"I think Lionel will win the 'Ballon d'Or' award," said Ronaldo. - This player has played so many great matches in the last five years that he can truly be called the star of modern football.

Currently, the 26-year-old forward is recovering from an injury and will only return to the field after the New Year. This season, L. Messi scored 14 goals in 16 games.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid's attacking leader C. Ronaldo appeared on the field 18 times this season and managed to score 25 goals against opponents.