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Cristiano's drive puts him above Messi, says Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos believes Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's best because of his determination and drive to stay a step ahead of his contemporaries.
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Cristiano's drive puts him above Messi, says Roberto Carlos
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Cristiano Ronaldo's professionalism and headstrong determination set him apart from Leo Messi and Neymar, according to Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos.

Successful year for Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal international won the Ballon d'Or for the fifth time in his career this year, having inspired Madrid to success in LaLiga, the Champions League, the European and Spanish Super Cups as well as the Club World Cup. Cristiano however, has endured a rocky run of form in domestic competition in 2017-18, scoring just four times in 12 league appearances, while Messi has been pivotal in inspiring Barcelona to build a a nine-point lead at the top of the table.

But Roberto Carlos believes Cristiano has the edge on long-time rival Messi and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar due to his unwavering drive to improve on a daily basis. "These days, when you talk about football, you talk about Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo," the former Real Madrid and Brazil full-back told Fox Sports. "Cristiano has worked to improve. When you talk about the Ballon d'Or or any other prize, it's not just any person who votes, it's people who know football, who follow the stats of the players and pick the best in the world".