AC Milan great Cafu has disclosed that the Ballon d’Or race is a two-way battle between Barcelona’s Raphinha and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Recall that the Brazilian star has netted 31 goals and bagged 25 assists in all competitions, helping Barca to win the Copa del Rey. The team are also on the verge of winning the La Liga title and are in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
On the other hand, the Egyptian international has scored 33 goals and bagged 23 assists in all competitions, leading Liverpool to win the Premier League title this season.
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However, the former Brazil captain insists it would be a two-man race between Raphinha and Salah but backs the Barcelona star to take the prize.
“I don’t see many players today who can compete with Raphinha, and I’d even say that between him and Mohamed Salah. I think they’re the two who will have a chance of winning the Ballon d’Or,” Cafu told the media.
“Raphinha has 31 goals and 25 assists. He’s broken Messi’s record in a team considered the best in the world today, full of stars. It’s the heart, the defining element, the one that makes Barcelona play.
“And I’m very happy that he’s a Brazilian, a Brazilian who’s been standing out. He’s the team captain at a great club like Barca.”
