Ron don't deserve honour - Henry Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says Cristiano Ronaldo does not deserve to be named European Footballer of the year.
Manchester United's Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi are the front-runners for the title to be unveiled early next month.
Also in the running are Iker Casillas, Xavi and Fernando Torres, but French forward Henry has thrown his support behind 21-year-old Messi and hailed him as the 'best' player in the world.
The former Arsenal captain, who finished third in 2006, said: "Messi is the best. What he does is from another world. He is exceptional.
"After watching Arsenal against Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo is one thing and Messi is another.
"There is no comparison. Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year."
