A Quote by Hernan Crespo

I grew without having a thing about the Ballon d'Or. When I was young, Ballon d'Or was also given to the European players. I didn't grow with this ambition. I think it's a personal trophy and football is a team game.

Hernan Crespo

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Hernan Crespo
Argentinian - Coach
Born: July 5, 1975

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I don't know the parameters for the Ballon d'Or. I only know that Messi deserves to win every trophy.

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Robert Pires

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