The Spain international has stressed that his Camp Nou team-mate should win the Ballon d'Or ahead of the Los Blancos forward

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba believes it would be "foolish" to disrespect Cristiano Ronaldo, but he is adamant the Real Madrid star is nowhere near the same level as Lionel Messi.

The Portugal international is believed to be sitting in pole position to pick up the FIFA Ballon d'Or this year after winning the Champions League and Euro 2016, but Alba feels performances on the pitch should be what matters most in the race for the prestigious individual award, suggesting Ronaldo's contribution to both titles was not as big as many have made it out to be.

Read more: http://www.istylmagazine.com/news/sports/alba-it-would-be-foolish-not-to-respect-ronaldo-but-messi-is-on-another-level/

Now u kw performances on the pitch. Okocha shud have been world best during his days na.

viver1:
Now u kw performances on the pitch. Ococha shud have been world best during his days na.

lols u dey mind alba