Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Buffon Is Best Italian Player
As per schedule France Football published the final standings for the European Footballer of the Year 2008 (Golden Ball). There was no surprise as regards to the winner, Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the race thanks to the victories in England and Europe with Manchester United, victories in which the Portuguese champion contributed with excellent performances and goals. Messi of Barcelona and Torres of Liverpool followed him on the podium.
Buffon, the only representative of Juventus, had the satisfaction of placing 18th with 5 points. The goalkeeper was the first Italian in the table followed by Luca Toni.
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