Maradona backs Neuer for Ballon d'Or
Argentina legend Diego Maradona said on Monday he believes Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer should pip Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the FIFA Ballon d'Or. "Neither Messi, nor Ronaldo, my favourite is Neuer, he's the one who deserves it the most," said the outspoken former star player and coach during a visit to Cuba.
Maradona arrived in the island nation on Monday to take part in some sports programmes with Venezuelan television station Telesur. But before that, speaking to Radio Habana Cuba, he said "Ronaldo and Messi were resting" during the last year while Neuer was winning the World Cup with Germany.
Title-holder and twice winner Ronaldo, four-time winner Messi and Neuer have been picked for the final shortlist to win the Ballon d'Or. It will be presented during a gala in Zurich on 12 January.