Stoichkov: Ronaldo will win the Ballon d'Or because he is good-looking

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Ronaldo is in contention to win yet another Ballon d'Or. EFE/Archivo

Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov has claimed that players such as Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann will miss out on winning the Ballon d'Or because of Ronaldo's good looks.

Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann have both enjoyed fantastic seasons in La Liga and lit up Euro 2016. However, former Barcelona winger Hristo Stoichkov believes that Ronaldo will win the award because he is handsome.

The Bulgarian said to Canal Ser: "Griezmann is blowing everyone away and playing some spectacular football, but they'll probably give it to Cristiano Ronaldo again for being handsome."

Stoichkov believes that Gareth Bale may win the award if Wales beat Portugal tonight.

"[Bale has a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or] if Wales make the final,” he said.

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