Spain’s most sold newspaper Marca publishes today an interview with Real Madrid legend Alfredo di Stefano, who claims “Cristiano Ronaldo is the best.”
“This year’s Ballon d’Or should be for him,” Di Stefano said. “He is such a phenomenon, a number one, an extraordinary footballer,” he added.
Los Blancos’ president of honour also gave his opinion about the team’s start to the season: “Xabi Alonso’s come back has normalised the situation”, he told Marca.
The Madrid daily also highlights that Ronaldo will not play against Galatasaray as a measure of precaution due to his physical problems. “He is a doubt for La Liga’s match next Saturday,” they point out.
Meanwhile, As brings to its front page Frank Ribery’s words about the Ballon d’Or: “Cristiano might score more goals, but I set fire to defences,” the Frenchman stated.
PRISA’s sports paper main focus is on Manchester City showing an interest in signing Los Merengues’ captain. “City want Iker Casillas,” they title. “Florentino Perez met the British club owner on Sunday,” they claim.
