Leave it to the cockiest and we stress cocky, athletes in the world to disregard trophies and awards that other players receive. Cristiano Ronaldo, Sir Alex Ferguson’s boyfriend, is thoroughly convinced, even without the distinction of soccer’s most notable critics, that he’s the greatest in the world. Kaka who? Just a figment of our imagination. And you know, with all that he’s done for Manchester United this year, why shouldn’t he think he’s the best soccer player out there? His pay stub show prove it. His ability to toggle with hookers should prove it. And, well, his 27 goals in 29 goals should prove it.

He told The Mirror newspaper: “I don’t need to demonstrate that I am the No.1 in the world. “Over the nine months of the season the work you do will show who really is the best. If I am named the best in the world, it won’t be a surprise to me.

AC Milan, employers of Footballer of the Year Kaka, is currently sitting 20 points out of first place in the Serie A. Kaka, we might add, is completely healthy and thriving, but his team sucks. On the other hand, Cristiano’s team is a collective of winners and, with Rooney included, blood-lusting devils. This, in our opinion, is the concoction necessary to decide next year’s Footballer of the Year.

“I’m 23 now and I never believed I would find myself in such a privileged position in the world of football, playing at the highest level for a club of United’s standing. “But now I am fully prepared for the biggest challenges that lie ahead for me as a player. I want to win everything - the Premier League, the Champions League and Euro 2008, because I am very ambitious.”

And single. Meaning he can experience a lot more glory than a married Kaka can.

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