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Stoichkov: They'll probably give Ballon d'Or to Ronaldo again for being handsome

Antoine Griezmann and Gareth Bale should be considered for the Ballon d'Or, according to former Barcelona forward Hristo Stroichkov.

Forget his undoubted talent, former Barcelona forward Hristo Stoichkov claimed Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo will probably win the Ballon d'Or because of his looks after talking up Antoine Griezmann and Gareth Bale as contenders.

Griezmann and Bale are both preparing for Euro 2016 semifinals following successful club campaigns for Atletico and Real Madrid respectively.

Frenchman Griezmann scored 32 goals in all competitions as Atletico finished third in La Liga and lost to Madrid in the Champions League final, while Bale netted 19 and recorded 10 assists.