Rivaldo Reports the absence of Messi in the candidature to the prizes

Rivaldo Was one of the big idols of the barcelonismo in the past decade, winning even the Balloon of Gold in spite of that the team was in a period in which they did not win so many titles as in the actuality. The ex Brazilian footballer thought in an analysis for Betfair several subjects of the actuality.

In the first place, it reported the absence of Leo Messi between the candidates to the individual prizes and ensured that it will show that it deserves them: "Begin with three goals is important for him after having remained out of the nominated to the Balloon of Gold for the first time in ten years. This season will go back to show that it deserves to be connected with the prestigious prize".

Rivaldo Also mentioned the feeling of team of Leo Messi, that places in front of it his hunger of goals: "Messi can have taken some advantage on Ronaldo in the career for being the maximum goleador, but do not think that was thinking in this. His aim is to help to the Barcelona to reach his put, not competing with Ronaldo".

Besides, the Brazilian sees to the Barça like favourite to the Champions League: "If it had to remain me with a team, would choose to the FC Barcelona since they have begun well with a 4-0. Besides, have this extra motivation to finish with the command of the Madrid. This has to do that they give everything to finish with this nightmare for the followers of the Barcelona in the Champions League".

The red to Cristiano Ronaldo

Rivaldo Also defended to Cristiano Ronaldo after having seen the red cardboard in front of the Valency in a controversial action that generated controversy in the panorama futbolístico: "The referee committed an error, did not deserve the red card. Possibly a yellow had been the best decision to the not having aggression".

Nevertheless, it criticised the use of the VAR: "I am not fan of the VAR, even when it could have helped in this played. This tool can not resolve all the situations, as we already saw in the World-wide with several errors. I defend that the football has to continue without VAR since it is a human sport that generates numerous debates all over the world, and this is what does it a so special sport".