Sergio Aguero claims he never denied that Barcelona captain Lionel Messi was deserving of being crowned Ballon d'Or winner.
After Manchester City successfully defended their Premier League title, the Argentine expressed his belief that the winner of the individual honour should be someone present in the Champions League final, which Barcelona missed out on after falling against Liverpool.
"I don't enjoy having to clarify my statements – but when I'm quoted for things I haven't said, it must be done. I'll spell it out then." Aguero tweeted.
"No one other than Messi will be my pick for the Balon d'Or as long as he keeps on playing – particularly if he plays like he did this season."
"The question put forward to me was whether I should win the award myself this year. My reply was that I should have reached the CL finals if I wished to deserve it. Couldn't be clearer, and there shouldn't have been room for misinterpretation."
Khalifybinney
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Now you are talking aguero... Even there is no doubt about it.... Messi is above everyone this season and his stats and performance will push the ballon d'or to him Absolutely 100%
Godfather22
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I have to be candid here, messi have played extraordinarily this season but might not be my candidate for the baloon d' or. my case scenario will be drawn from the last ten years in the champions league where by players will have a bright and good season but the awards will be given to the player of the winning team....and let us be sincere and impartial you cannot give the best player award to a player that has not reach the final because are you trying to me that the players that got to the finals are mediocre or they lack footballing skills.... I know how fantastic Lionel has been but football is a game of principle which has been laid down.... are you telling me that lewandowski that has 8 goals in the champions league has not done enough too to be in the contention. or a certain cristiano that scored the teams only goals in the knockout round.... the world best can be widely given to Lionel but the award for the balon d' or should be given to a finalist because there are players that performed exceptionally there too... thanks
Jipabemoy
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If Liverpool win UCL than Van Dijk should get it.