Chelsea man Eden Hazard has named three stars he thinks will take over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as potential Ballon d’Or winners
CHELSEA star Eden Hazard has named the three footballers he believes will dominate the game after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi retire.
The Belgian maestro has insisted these players are the likely trio to be regular candidates for the prestigious Ballon d’Or, with Ronaldo and Messi winning nine trophies between them.
Eden Hazard has named three players that could potentially take over once Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo fail to hit the heightsGetty ImagesThe Chelsea man has had a brilliant season at Stamford Bridge as the Blues close in on the Premier League titleGetty Images
Real Madrid’s main is the current winner, picking up his fourth title – his third in the last four years, while Barcelona’s main man has won five, triumphing four seasons in a row between 2009-2012.
Ronaldo, 32, looks destined to add another award to his impressive tally as his side look set to clinch the La Liga title, and could become a four-time Champions League winner when Los Blancos play Juventus in the final on June 3.
Hazard, who has helped Chelsea close on a fifth Premier League crown, has had an influential season in front of goal, banging in 16 goals in all competitions.
The 26-year-old told Sky Sports: “I hope to win the Ballon d’Or one day.
Cristiano Ronaldo could win the La Liga title and the Champions League with Real Madrid this season in what would make him favourite for the Ballon d’OrEPA
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“It’s in my mind. If I don’t, it won’t be a problem. I try to make a good career – the best I can – but I think some other players deserve to win it also.
“We will see. It’s not something I think too much about.”
However the former Lille star conceded that he may need to win the Champions League with the Blues, or even the World Cup to be considered as a serious contender.
Neymar and Antoine Griezmann have both been linked with moves to England after consistently impressing in La LigaGetty ImagesJuventus man Paulo Dybala has been widely tipped to be a future Ballon d’Or winner as he continues to shine for the Old LadyGetty Images
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