Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has grudgingly admitted to having an inkling that Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is going to beat Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to the Ballon d'Or.
"Going on what the experts have been saying over the last few days, the consensus seems to be that Cristiano Ronaldo is going to win it. And, if I'm honest with myself, I fear that may be the case", the Bayern Munich CEO told German press agency dpa.
Neuer, who won the World Cup with Germany in Brazil last summer, is one of the three finalists for the Ballon d'Or, alongside Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
Rummenigge firmly believes that the shotstopper ought to pick up the prize, which will be handed out at a gala ceremony in Zurich on Monday evening, because of his performances on the world stage. Echoing the thoughts of UEFA president Michel Platini, the former striker claimed that "the World Cup should be a decisive factor. It's the most important event in the game".
Germany boss Joachim Löw is also hoping to be recognised for his role in his country's triumph in Brazil. The 54-year-old is in the running for the FIFA World Coach of the Year award.
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