Ben Arfa: I can be Newcastle's Lionel Messi
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Hatem Ben Arfa: I can be Newcastles Lionel Messi and win Ballon dOr
Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa has revealed he still harbours hope of claim the Ballor dOr.
The Frenchman has begun the season in fine form for the Magpies, and has set his sights on the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after claiming hes finally grown up.
I know some will think that Im mad, but I still dream of the Ballon dOr. Im convinced its still possible, said Ben Arfa.
Its not forbidden to dream. I still believe that one day Ill be the best player in the world. But my biggest victory will not be that one, itll be of becoming a well-rounded man after overcoming so many obstacles.
Ive disappointed a lot of people over the years, Ive annoyed many too. But those people were right, I was not very professional.
I think Ive gradually changed as Ive grown up. Ive understood some basic stuff with regards to the strength that a community brings.
At 26, I still have plenty of time in front of me. Im not about retirement just yet.
Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa has revealed he still harbours hope of claim the Ballor dOr.
The Frenchman has begun the season in fine form for the Magpies, and has set his sights on the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after claiming hes finally grown up.
I know some will think that Im mad, but I still dream of the Ballon dOr. Im convinced its still possible, said Ben Arfa.
Its not forbidden to dream. I still believe that one day Ill be the best player in the world. But my biggest victory will not be that one, itll be of becoming a well-rounded man after overcoming so many obstacles.
Ive disappointed a lot of people over the years, Ive annoyed many too. But those people were right, I was not very professional.
I think Ive gradually changed as Ive grown up. Ive understood some basic stuff with regards to the strength that a community brings.
At 26, I still have plenty of time in front of me. Im not about retirement just yet.
