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Pogba backed to win the Ballon d'Or by 'friend' Ronaldinho

The Brazil idol has no doubts over the Man Utd midfielder's talent, but believes he must respect his manager in order to reach his full potential

Brazilian football great Ronaldinho has tipped Manchester United's Paul Pogba to win the Ballon d'Or - if he pays attention to manager Jose Mourinho.

The annual prize has become the exclusive property of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo over the last decade.

Kaka in 2007 was the last man outside of that duo to take the honour, with each player picking up five in the last 10 ceremonies.

But Ronaldinho, who was the 2006 winner after inspiring Barcelona to Champions League glory, believes there is no reason why Pogba cannot pick up his own Ballon d'Or.