Former Barcelona and Arsenal star, Thierry Henry, has questioned Lionel Messi's and Cristiano Ronaldo's domination of the Ballon d'Or over the last seven years.
Henry won the Ballon d'Or in 2004 and was one of the last before the reign of Messi and Ronaldo began, with one of the two winning the award since 2008.
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"Not everyone is Zizou, Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo," he stated, as quoted by Bleacherreport.
"I'd like to have an explanation of the fact that no Spaniard has won the Ballon d'Or over the last four years.
"The game is too focused on the individual. Stars are fine. But within the team, not without."
While Henry was praising the likes of Ronaldo and Messi, he questioned why not more crucial team players like Xavi haven't won the prestigious award.
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Messi has won the award four times, while Ronaldo won it twice. This year's Ballon d'Or winner, with Manuel Neuer the third nominee, will be announced on 12 January in Zurich.
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