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Berbatov: Man Utd whiz Greenwood can reach Messi, Ronaldo level

Manchester United title winner Dimitar Berbatov believes Mason Greenwood has Ballon d'Or ability.

Indeed, the Bulgarian says the teen could potentially reach the heights of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

He told Betfair: "It will be one of the saddest days in world football when Ronaldo finishes playing, even those who dislike him will appreciate him.

“The day will come, but hopefully not for some time yet. When he's finished, other players will come, even Pele and Maradona were eventually replaced- life is a circle.

“We have Neymar, Mbappe, Greenwood, and other young players that can hopefully reach the highs of Ronaldo and Messi, as unbelievable as that may seem."

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