Alexis Sanchez will feel aggrieved that he wasn’t nominatedGetty Images
And the forward appears to agree with Arsenal fans that he was deserving of being in the mix after liking a post on Instagram.
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Below an image of the 27-year-old holding the Copa America trophy, is the caption: “1. Won the Copa America.
“2. Copa America player of the tournament.
“3. Helped Arsenal to reached 2nd in the EPL 2015/2016. Not nominated in the Ballon d’or 2016.”
Sanchez started 28 league games for Arsene Wenger’s side last season scoring 13 goals as the Gunners pipped rivals Tottenham to second.
Cristiano Ronaldo is strong favourite to win the award for the fourth timeGetty Images
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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is firm favourite to win the Europe’s biggest individual award for the fourth time which would equal Lionel Messi’s record.
However Brazilian legend Ronaldinho thinks the Argentine should win it.
He said: “All the players have done a brilliant job, it is tough to choose.
“Ok, I will be honest with you, I am backing Messi!
“I am delighted to see him happy, if he made the decision to come back to Argentina and he is happy so am I, because I am his friend.”
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