Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer by saying every one of the three are commendable contenders for the 2014 Ballon d'or.
The winger himself had a solid case for incorporation in the last three to be named the world's best player in the wake of exceeding expectations for club and nation in the course of recent months.
Robben lifted the Bundesliga with his club before helping the Netherlands achieve the semi-finals of the World Cup where they were thumped out on punishments by Argentina.
In spite of his earnest attempts the 30-year-old was disregarded by his kindred experts in the voting, however demands he is not in the smallest bit severe and rather adulated the three men in the running.
"They [messi, Ronaldo and Neuer] merited it, on the grounds that they are awesome players," he told NOS.
"It comes down to a vote, so I can't make a move. It's out of my own hands. I had an incredible year and did all that I could. Yet there are a ton of players that truly demonstrate incredible things."
Robben's exclusion provoked Bayern administrator Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to announce it was a "disgrace" the man who has scored 23 objectives in 51 recreations in 2014 passed up a great opportunity, yet the forward stays practical over the prize.
"It's pleasant that Rummenigge regards so much and provides for me some credit for the victories, however the individuals have picked and they picked these three incredible players."
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