Pepe: shame and scandal to win non-Ronaldo Golden Ball

Portuguese defender Pepe was controversial statements, which said that any player will be crowned Golden Ball  2014 odds compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo "should feel ashamed."

He explained Pepe told the newspaper (a Paula) Portuguese "the difference between the best player in the world and the rest of the players was not clear and significant, as happened this year, so any player non Ronaldo for the Golden Ball shame, would be really a scandal."

The Real Madrid player on his team-mate: "What should be done with Ronaldo to be recognized? It is the best of all time, I repeat what I said, the difference between him and other massive never before."

Pepe considered Ronaldo have already  the best player in the history of Portugal, ahead of the late Eusebio and Luis Figo.

Ronaldo capped Golden Ball in 2008 and 2013, and is the favorite to win this year, and speculation to suggest that would be the closest rival German Manuel Neuer or last fellow goalkeeper Thomas Mueller.