Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg said the introduction of a women’s Ballon d’Or was a “big step forward” for the game, playing down suggestions her historic victory was overshadowed after being asked to perform a ‘twerk’ live on stage. The Ballon d’Or is the most important thing.”“I am touched and very proud, for women’s football, for myself, for the club. Her goal-scoring exploits have led to comparisons with five-time Ballon d’Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and she felt that had made the difference for her compared to her Lyon colleagues. “I think the fact I scored 54 goals last season and 53 goals this year — it’s a lot of goals in one year,” she said. Brazil’s Marta — recent winner of FIFA’s best player prize — was fourth for the award organised by France Football magazine following a vote by journalists from around the world.

Source: Egypt Independent December 04, 2018 14:26 UTC