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Rojo says Man Utd pal Di Maria deserves Ballon d'Or nomination

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo feels teammate Angel di Maria deserves nomination for the Ballon d'Or.

Rojo, speaking to Portuguese publication Record, said he would be "delighted" if fellow Manchester United new boy Di Maria had the chance of being crowned the world player of the year.

"Di Maria deserves to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or," said Rojo.

"He is having a great time, playing great football, nobody is indifferent to what he is doing and I think he should be on that list.

"I do not know what will happen, but it would be something fantastic for him and I would be delighted."

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