Last Monday, at the Laureus World Sports Awards, Luis Figo, winner of the Ballon d’Or in 2000, paid tribute to the talent of the Bayern Munich winger. “My opinion hasn’t changed; he’s an incredible player who made a difference in the quarter-finals,” he stated. He added, “He’s having an incredible year, so I would say he’s one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or.” It’s a very pleasant surprise, and for soccer fans, it’s a pleasure to watch him play.”
