This whole 'Angelic' view of Messi that has been created by the media is sickening. He is an amazing player, no doubt (though overrated slightly, IMO) but he is also no more 'innocent' than CR7. Messi has done some 'Cunt-ish' things before. Most notably kicking the ball like a rocket into the Madrid fans. Classless. He dives as well, but when he does it apparently everyone looks the other way and don't want to mention it. CR7 is arrogant/self confident. Though with good reason. Very close to being the best player on Earth and definitely one of the best Modern era players. (We will appreciate CR7 more when he's gone). Also he never let's his arrogance 'take-over'. He is confident in his own abilities without being a cunt. Yes, he was a big prima donna at Manchester United but he has gradually reigned that in over time. Also Messi's latest big-game performances have been conveniently overlooked. When CR7 was bottling it in big games just about everyone crucified him. When Messi does it....exactly, they look the other way or dismiss it. Messi also has a greater supporting cast at Barcelona. If you switched their teams, CR7 playing for Barcelona and Messi playing for Real Madrid it would be dead-even, with CR7 perhaps shading it. Also notice how when CR7 scored more goals than Messi last season, people ignored it and said Messi is better due to performance in big games. Now that CR7 has performed better they bring up how Messi has scored more goals......Anyone see the theme here? I hope we don't let the media's agenda against CR7 delude our view of what a magnificent player CR7 is. Be greatful that you can watch one of, if not the most 'complete' player to ever grace the game. Messi on the other hand has proven absolutely nothing on the International stage. He needs to be a star at the world cup and probably win it to be considered the best of all time. Anyway I hope CR7 wins the Ballon D'or as he is the one who rightfully deserves it. Just like Wesley Sneijder did in 2010, but guess what? That's right Messi wins it...CR7 has been the most important man at Madrid and he was won La Liga whereas Messi has won only the Copa Del Rey. But of course, I expect the non-deserving Lionel Messi to win the Ballon D'or again. I just wish he didn't get things handed to him on a plate...