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Dani Alves Discusses Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Ballon d'Or Battle

Dani Alves has aimed a barb at Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo after claiming the three-time Ballon d'Or winner didn't deserve to make the three-man shortlist for this year's award alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Speaking on Cadena COPE's El Partido de las 12 show, the Barcelona defender insisted Ronaldo isn't enough of a team player to warrant his inclusion in the running for January's accolade (h/t Spanish daily Marca):

Messi is the world's best, and Neymar, the second best. Cristiano Ronaldo is not deserving of being amongst the three Ballon d'Or finalists.