With just over two months to go before the Ballon d'Or is awarded, the fight between the main favourties, Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil Van Dijk, starts to be a recurring topic of conversation in the footballers.
If the Argentinian surprised with an interview in 'TYC Sports' in which he touched on practically all possible topics, CR7 has also had his own. And if it fits, more importantly.
The Portuguese was interviewed in Turin by 'France Football' and in Italy, this Monday everyone has woken up with the possibility that the Juventus player could actually win his sixth Ballon d'Or.
'Corriere dello Sport', is based on this interview, carried out by the publication that organises the award, to speculate about another title win for the Portuguese player, who would surpass this way to his arch-enemy Leo Messi.
The Italian media explain that 'France Football' travelled to the city of 'Vecchia Signora' and dined with Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabio Paratici, which gave way to a lot of comments.
Although there is still time to vote for the the best footballer of 2019, it is true that CR7, with this exclusive interview, has put himself firmly on the map.
In theory, the Portuguese was in the final three nominess for 'The Best', who had less options to lift the trophy after an unusually discreet year for him. But he won the Serie A title, the Supercoppa and the League of Nations with Portugal.
If he wins the sixth title, he would tie with a Leo Messi who won the other great trophy of the season, 'The Best', and is also in the running to break the tie with the Portuguese star. Although he only won the League and the Super Cup, Messi won the Golden Boot and was the top scorer in the Champions League.