Xavi, Ronaldo and Iniesta can go swivel because Mario Balotelli has been announced the second best player in the world behind Lionel Messi, obviously. The fact this was announced by Mario Balotelli is neither here nor there, it is a FACT. He told Tuttosport;
“I will always give everything because I want to become the best. That is my aim and I am determined to make it happen.
“I am really happy to have won the Golden Boy 2010, but who else should have won it if not me? Two years ago I finished sixth and in 2009 in fourth. Now it is my turn.
“Now my objective is to win the Ballon d’Or without age limits. To win the ‘Golden Boy’ (award) is a good omen to win the main prize. I am now a candidate for that.
“There is only one player who is a little stronger than me – Messi. All the others are behind me.”
That’s what I love about this fella; his modesty. And his hard work. What was the quote? “I will always give everything”. Too true, he’s one of life’s real grafters. What he may lack in natural skill he more than makes up for with tenacity and enthusiasm. And the Golden Boy award doesn’t sound gay in the slightest. And who doesn’t love a number two? I know I do!
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