Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has said Antoine Griezmann deserved to be named the UEFA Best Player in Europe.
Ronaldo was awarded the prize on Thursday, ahead of Griezmann and his Madrid team-mate, Gareth Bale.
“As I said on the stage, he [Griezmann] deserved to win this trophy,” Ronaldo told media after collecting his prize.
“He lost two finals so it was unlucky for him but I think he’s a fantastic player, he’s a good boy, he’s my neighbour – he lives next to me – and he deserved it.
“But he will win for sure one day – I hope so.”
Ronaldo also admitted he is desperate to win his fourth Ballon d’Or award.
He continued: “I hope to win the Ballon d’Or but let me enjoy first this trophy. It’s amazing. I wish to win tonight and I’m so proud. I have to thank you to my team mates – Real Madrid and national – because they helped me a lot to win these trophies.”
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