Real Madrid news: Zidane refuses to back Ronaldo over Messi in Ballon d'Or debate

ZINEDINE ZIDANE has refused to back Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Ballon d’Or award.

Despite a slow start to the campaign, Cristiano Ronaldo is widely expected to lift the coveted prize when the winner is announced on December 6.
Having lifted the La Liga and Champions League last term, the Portuguese is expected to clinch the accolade for the fifth time.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be in the running once again after he was nominated for the award.
But when he was put on the spot, rather than endorse Ronaldo for the award, he gave an awkward response.

“I'm not going to put anyone on the podium," Zidane said.
"The Ballon d'Or is something else, people vote."
However, Zidane was happy to sing the praises of Isco, as he said: “I will only tell you that I like Isco a huge amount because he's always creative, he always tries.

"For me, the player that always tries ends up with success."

Real take on Tottenham tomorrow (7.45pm) in the Champions League at the Bernbaeu.They warmed up for the showdown against the north London outfit with a 2-1 win against Getafe.