Neuer has a dig at Ronaldo

Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has taken a swipe at Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The pair are in the running for the Ballon d’Or award and Neuer feels he has a chance of winning it, even though he doesn’t have the same brand awareness as the Portuguese player.

“I’m an athlete, not an ambassador of a brand, besides being the first goalkeeper of Adidas,” said the 28-year-old in an interview with Kicker.

“I’m not the sort of person who poses in their underwear. I do not like the red carpet. I much prefer the green grass.

“On the pitch is where I feel better, trying to improve myself.”

However, Neuer believes it is much more difficult to win personal awards given his position offers fewer opportunities to steal the limelight.

“After games the highlights mainly show goals, chances to score and assists, so the fan tends to forget that as a goalkeeper I make saves at great risk and start moves.”

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