Sports desk: Starting from 2008 - then until 2017, either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo's name is on the list of Ballon d'Or winners. This is the first time they did not get a place in the short list of 30 people.

Messi-Ronaldo

But it is almost impossible to discuss the Ballon d'Or without Messi-Ronaldo, Pep Guardiola explained once again.
Rodri became the first player in Manchester history to win the Ballon d'Or yesterday. Not only that, he is also the first Spanish player to touch the golden trophy since 1960. Speaking in that context, Guardiola referred to Ronaldo as a monster and Messi as a monster's father.

"Spanish football has made a difference in the last decade - they have won the World Cup and the Euros, but none of their footballers have won this prize," the City coach told a press conference. '

'I remember, once three players were nominated from La Masia (Barça Academy). Xavi and Iniesta didn't win because Messi is a monster. No one could beat him except Ronaldo. Ronaldo is a monster and Messi is the father of monsters. '

Many feel that Vinicius Jr. is a more worthy Ballon d'Or contender than Rodri. If so, Guardiola would not be very upset.

He said, 'Vinicius should get? maybe It is decided by (selected) journalists, not by an elite group. Not just one country, people all over the world vote for it. There are different opinions and isn't that what makes football beautiful?'