Manchester United Coach Sir Alex Ferguson Believes Inter Striker Diego Milito Will Win The Ballon d'Or

Manchester United Coach Sir Alex Ferguson Believes Inter Striker Diego Milito is favourite to win the Ballon d'Or in his eyes...

By Rick D'Andrea

Mourinho & Sneijder - Inter (Getty Images)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Inter striker Diego Milito will walk away with the Ballon d'Or.

Ferguson says the reasons behind this is because of his strong Champions League performances.

"I think the Ballon d'Or will be won by Milito," Ferguson stated whilst attending the UEFA coaching forum in Swtizerland. "He has a great Champions League campaign and was decisive in the final.

"I think he has a very good chance of claiming the honour."

The Ballon d'Or will winner will be announced in December.


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