Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has stressed he is not overly bothered about winning the Ballon d'Or, with titles at team level his preference.
The 27-year-old made France Football's 30-man long-list for the prestigious individual award and is regarded as one of the outsiders to win it, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi the inevitable favorites.
Nevertheless, Bale, who signed a new six-year deal at Madrid on Sunday, is adamant lifting the Ballon d'Or does not top his priority list by any means.
"The Ballon d'Or has never been a personal goal for me. I never dreamed about winning the Ballon d'Or.