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Griezmann deserved Best Player in Europe award more than me: Ronaldo

There is no denying the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo is now at the top of the world.

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Griezmann and Ronaldo’s rivalry would probably make next year’s head-to-head matchups more interesting and heated as Griezmann has lost the European Championship, Champions league, and now UEFA’s Best player in Europe award.

“We are really happy because two Real players were among the best in Europe”, said club president Florentino Perez.

Bale won the trophy with Real Madrid last season when they saw off Atletico Madrid in Milan, to land the 26-year-old his second European title. Thanks to my team-mates from Real Madrid and Portugal.

The road to Cardiff got underway yesterday when the draw for the Champions League group stage took place in Monaco, as the National Stadium of Wales gears up its preparations for this campaign’s final, report Wales Online.

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The reply was directly aimed at Real Madrid, with Pique hinting at Real Madrid’s “easy” route to the Champions League final in Milan last season. Ronaldo gracious in winning, praising the other two finalists. Given his recent success, Ronaldo could have gone on with the argument but the Portuguese captain refused to argue about the discussion. He said, “Well, I’m not going to answer”, he told the El Larguero radio show. I can say yes. “He lost two finals so it was unlucky for him but I think he’s a fantastic player, he’s a good boy, he’s my neighbour – he lives next to me – and he deserved it”, the Argentine global said.

UEFA Best Player in Europe Award nominee Gareth Bale arrives