The German national team and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos was disappointed with the results of the "Golden Ball" voting.
According to the player, his compatriot Manuel Neuer did not deserve to remain in third place and should have at least surpassed Lionel Messi, who took second place.
"It is surprising and a bit unfair that Neuer remained behind the Argentine," - said the world champion.
"I thought there would be a tough battle between Manuel and Cristiano Ronaldo. The goalkeeper has been the best player in his position for a long time, while the Portuguese is a phenomenon. In reality, the battle should have been between the two of them."
"Neuer would have deserved to win, but of course, C.Ronaldo also deserved it."
T. Kroos (9) was one of the four players from the German national team who made it into the top ten best players in the voting. The honor also went to Thomas Muller (5) and Philipp Lahm (6).
