Jordi Alba scoffs at the idea of comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Jordi Alba says there is no comparison between Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Asked about who should win the Ballon d'Or, even though Cristiano won Euro 2016 with Portugal, Alba feels strongly that Messi is the better player and more deserving of the accolade.
"Many substitutes have won a European Championship, a World Cup or a Champions League. In the end, what's important is what each player does on the pitch, and Leo is the best. There's no comparison, there's no match," said Alba.
"It's clear there is no comparison between one and the other. Cristiano, you have to respect him, it would be silly if you don't respect a player, but there is no comparison. There is no comparison, whoever likes football truly, ignoring shirt colours, knows that he [Messi] is the best."
