LONDON – Rio Ferdinand believes his Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to be crowned Europe’s best player after a majestic season with the Premiership leaders.
Ronaldo’s imperious form has been the driving force behind United’s bid to win a treble of the Premiership, Champions League and FA Cup. The Portugal winger, 22, is a firm favourite to be voted Player of the Year in England by his fellow professionals and the media.But Ferdinand is convinced Ronaldo should also be hailed as the finest player in Europe, ahead of stars like Barcelona’s Ronaldinho and Chelsea’s Didier Drogba.”Cristiano has certainly been the best player in Europe,” Ferdinand told Inside United.”There is no doubt in my mind he will win both domestic awards, but I think he will clean up on the awards front – including the European prizes.”No-one has produced the kind of football he has produced on a regular basis and there is no other player as exciting as him.Nampa-AFPThe Portugal winger, 22, is a firm favourite to be voted Player of the Year in England by his fellow professionals and the media.But Ferdinand is convinced Ronaldo should also be hailed as the finest player in Europe, ahead of stars like Barcelona’s Ronaldinho and Chelsea’s Didier Drogba.”Cristiano has certainly been the best player in Europe,” Ferdinand told Inside United.”There is no doubt in my mind he will win both domestic awards, but I think he will clean up on the awards front – including the European prizes.”No-one has produced the kind of football he has produced on a regular basis and there is no other player as exciting as him.Nampa-AFP
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