Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has tipped his striker or a German player ahead of Argentine Lionel Messi for Balon d'Or.
The ex-AC Milan player has said that Cristiano Ronaldo or any of the 6 Germans will win the most prestigious individual honor this year.
Ancelotti has revealed that he won't see Lionel Messi winning the award ahead of others. The Argentine and Ronaldo have won last seven Balon d'ors and Ancelotti believes this year Messi won't win them.
"Ronaldo has done everything to win it. Then there could be Germany players because they won the World Cup. I don't see other players who can be on the list," he told a press conference.
Ancelotti then responded to Ronaldo's comments on equalling late Di Stefano.
"Ronaldo believes he is Di Stefano's heir. He has this image, it's a very great compliment. everyone knows what he meant, and to have this image gives him great belief for the future. He deserves it."