If Paris Saint-Germain does not want to get involved in choosing between its players for the Ballon d’Or, FC Barcelona adopts a different position. Deco spoke about his choice at the microphone of RAC-1. “I think he is the ideal candidate. I have no doubt about that, even if everyone will defend their position. He had an exceptional season with Barça and was able to participate in the World Cup after an injury. Last season he was a key part of La Liga victory. I like football. It’s like the time when Leo (Messi) dominated and won. In this specific case, there is no real debate. »
The sports director also had a few words for Pau Cubarsi. “For me, he’s the Lamine of central defenders. The most impressive talent there is. We always talk with Bojan about the progress of the players. His progress has been meteoric, his evolution and his leadership, his ability to grasp the smallest details. We cannot explain the development of a central defender like that of an attacker or a winger.» Finally, he concluded with the players who were not among the 30 named, including Raphinha and Pedri. “It’s a global scandal. I don’t understand these lists and how they are established, but there are injustices in these awards. It’s hard to believe that Pedri is not there despite his talent, just like Raphinha. But the choice has been made…
