Pique Reveals he’s Happy Ronaldo won the Ballon D’or
Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has disclosed that he is happy that Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or in January, ending Lionel Messi’s four-year streak.
The Real Madrid winger edged Barcelona forward, Messi and Bayern Munich attacker, Franck Ribery to win FIFA’s award for the best player in the world of 2013.
The centre-back said that though the Portuguese winger’s win was unexpected to some, he fully expected his former Manchester United team-mate to take home the trophy.
“It took everyone by surprise, especially those who don’t know him, but not me,” Pique, 27, said. “More than that in fact, not only did it not surprise me, I think it’s great.
“He’s got a reputation for being a tough-guy, being above it all, so it was good that he had that reaction. He really wanted it, he’d suffered for it and he got it. I like that.
“I’ve haven’t talked to him recently. I’ve changed my number a few times, just as he will have I guess, but if I’ve always got something good to say about him it’s because I like him.
“People base their opinion on gestures or comments without really knowing anything. I should say that from what I’ve seen recently he’s changed a bit, but personally I like the guy – he helped me a lot when I arrived at United.”
