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Wenger: Griezmann not far off Ronaldo and Messi - why can't he win Ballon d'Or?

Antoine Griezmann is a candidate to win this year's Ballon d'Or, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

The Atletico Madrid forward is on the brink of winning the Golden Boot at Euro 2016, with six goals to his name – three more than anyone else, including Ronaldo – ahead of his participation in Sunday's final for France against Portugal in Paris.

After an impressive campaign with Atletico Madrid which included a Champions League final, Griezmann has been tipped by many to win the Ballon d'Or this year - a prize which has been shared exclusively between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after Kaka claimed it in 2007.