James Rodriguez Backs Luis Diaz for Ballon d'Or

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James Rodriguez Backs Luis Diaz for Ballon d'Or

Rodriguez believes his compatriot is already among the best. “Luis Diaz as Ballon d’Or, why not? For me he’s top 5 in the world right now already,” he declared. Diaz has produced 26 goals and 19 assists in 51 matches for Bayern this season. “If we get to the final, he can win the Ballon d’Or,” Rodriguez concluded.

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