I hope Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or, says Sergio Ramos

Lionel Messi departed Barcelona and joined Paris Saint-Germain over the summer on a free transfer to cap off one of the most shocking transfer windows in recent years. The Catalan club was unable to keep the mesmerizing Argentine on their books due to their financial woes off the pitch. Despite the Blaugrana's struggles on the pitch, last campaign Messi showcased his extraordinary prowess, as he scored 38 goals and provided 14 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.

"Yes, of course [I hope he wins],I'm going to defend the guys in my team. I wish him all the luck in the world. He's in good shape, and I think he's the kind of player who really makes a difference. He's a unique player and it's a privilege to have him in the team. I think that bit by bit, each of us is going to bring our own quality to make Paris Saint-Germain even greater and achieve the things we want to achieve," Ramos told ESPN.