Spanish goalkeeper, Pepe Reina has hinted that Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo might likely win the Ballon D’Or, but he would prefer his Bayern Munich team mate, Manuel Neuer wins the trophy.
Having won the Copa Del Rey and the 2013/2014 Champion’s league, coupled with his record setting performance in the previous season, the Real Madrid star has become the most preferred player to win the award for the second time at Real Madrid and third overall, when the winner will be announced on Monday, January 12, 2014.
Speaking with COPE on Saturday, December 27, 2014, Reina believes that Neuer’s performance at Bayern Munich and the world cup games are too spectacular to go unrecognized;
“I think it will be Cristiano Ronaldo who takes it,”. “But what I want and desire is for Neuer to win. “It’s difficult for a goalkeeper, especially against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, he can win on merit and with what he has done for the club, it would be nice if he would take it.”
The Spanish goalkeeper also praised Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, commending his mentality and psychological confidence and balance. “Casillas has an excellent head. Performing at the level he has for so many years speaks for itself about Casillas’ mentally”. He said.
“He is prepared to take criticism and he has, I said he was ready for the flak and he has shown that.” He said.
