Messi more of a team player than Ronaldo: Cruyff

Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff has voiced his admiration for Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi and feels the 28-12 months-old contributes much extra to the group than real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Both Messi and Ronaldo were protected at the final 3-man shortlist for the 2015 Ballon d’Or along side Neymar and Cruyff believes the Argentine is sitting in pole role to win the prestigious man or woman trophy as there is much more to him than just dreams.

“Messi is a crew participant and his character brilliance is part of something larger,” Cruyff was quoted as pronouncing by using Marca.

“Ronaldo’s contribution then again is a good deal extra constrained. His function at real Madrid is that of a person who feels the best manner to assist the team is via scoring desires.

“this is the distinction among the 2 of them.

“Messi additionally rankings numerous desires and uses his person magnificence, however never loses sights of his crew-pals.”

The winner of the Ballon d’Or will be announced at a gala in Zurich on January eleven.