[Lucky7]

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the red hot favourite to win the prestigious prize following a prolific season for Manchester United, during which he has scored 38 goals so far.

However there are reports in the Italian peninsula that Toni could win the prize if the Azzurri were to emerge victorious at Euro 2008.

The 30-year-old is having an equally stunning campaign for Bayern Munich, and is the top scorer in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Cup, and has hit 36 goals in all competitions.

The Italian has already won the German Cup, is on the verging of capturing the league, and is also in the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup.

In the past it has often been big performances at the major international tournaments that has counted most in deciding who wins the European and World Footballer of the Year awards.

This proved decisive when the Brazilian Ronaldo won in 2002, and also when Fabio Cannavaro won in 2006 despite Ronaldinho being in the form of his life and winning La Liga and the Champions League with Barcelona.

The Italian media also argue that Cristiano Ronaldo has often failed to perform in the biggest games, meaning another failure in tonight's Champions League clash with Barcelona, as well as in the Euros themselves, may see him miss out on the Golden Ball.

Ronaldo can lead Manchester United to Champions League glory and silence all the doubters, but if he fails to, he might have trouble convincing the voting body.

Anthony Sormani

Goal.com asks readers if there is a case for the Bayern man if he performs in Euro 2008 and also wins the Uefa Cup to add to his two trophies, or whether Cristiano Ronaldo has already done enough!

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[scott 4 evra]

ye but does he know that Ronaldo will score a pen tonite and a header.

 

[Nemanjaaa]

Wow where has he come from :O No mention of him when we talking about how Huntelaar may sneak it, come out of nowhere.

 

[NateR]

No way. He has to win it. 38 Goals for a winger is as good as it gets. That alone should be enough for him to do it.

 

[Andreas_svan]

No way. He has to win it. 38 Goals for a winger is as good as it gets. That alone should be enough for him to do it.

indeed, idon't know why there is so many prices to win for all one player?

Ronaldo have been golden and no one, i mean no one has been as good as he has been this season. give him a price which name is " the best footballer in the world, nuff said "

 

[Zenitka]

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the red hot favourite to win the prestigious prize following a prolific season for Manchester United, during which he has scored 38 goals so far.

However there are reports in the Italian peninsula that Toni could win the prize if the Azzurri were to emerge victorious at Euro 2008.

The 30-year-old is having an equally stunning campaign for Bayern Munich, and is the top scorer in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Cup, and has hit 36 goals in all competitions.

The Italian has already won the German Cup, is on the verging of capturing the league, and is also in the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup.

In the past it has often been big performances at the major international tournaments that has counted most in deciding who wins the European and World Footballer of the Year awards.

This proved decisive when the Brazilian Ronaldo won in 2002, and also when Fabio Cannavaro won in 2006 despite Ronaldinho being in the form of his life and winning La Liga and the Champions League with Barcelona.

The Italian media also argue that Cristiano Ronaldo has often failed to perform in the biggest games, meaning another failure in tonight's Champions League clash with Barcelona, as well as in the Euros themselves, may see him miss out on the Golden Ball.

Ronaldo can lead Manchester United to Champions League glory and silence all the doubters, but if he fails to, he might have trouble convincing the voting body.

Anthony Sormani

Goal.com asks readers if there is a case for the Bayern man if he performs in Euro 2008 and also wins the Uefa Cup to add to his two trophies, or whether Cristiano Ronaldo has already done enough!

Goal.com

He will not win this prize!!!

 

[sparkic]

Yeah and what about Ronaldo in Euro 08? Im sure he will play very very good like he did in Euro 04!

 

[sharafanta7]

yeah but really guys....he didn't perform against barca twice, blackburn, not much in blackburn or boro.......i fear his form is dropping

Nós estamos indo para MOSCOW

 

[Harvo]

Goals wont be worth as much in the German League & Uefa Cup.

 

[fazman]

I also think positions should be taken into account ronaldo is a midfield player so for me every 3 goals is equal to say 2 goals as a striker so for me he deserves the golden boot .

Is there anything this lad wont win in his career

 

[spellbound]

Toni will nick them too?
Isnt Neill's attemt enough? How much do you have to put out with?

 

[Jay007]

What a stupid discussion this is by whoever is involved

I mean, how can Toni win? Hes a striker, who plays right up top.

Ronaldo plays on the wing, and has more goals (so far.)

Also, I bet you Ronaldo has more assists than Toni.

If Ronaldo doesn't win some people need shot.