Real Madrid Castilla coach Zinedine Zidane says Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d'Or.

Zidane was asked about the challenge from Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer last month.

"Neuer is phenomenal between the sticks, but at the same time Cristiano is from another planet, an alien.

"He improves his game every year," says Zizou.

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