Wenger backs Messi for Ballon D’Or

The Frenchman thinks that the Argentine’s remarkable goalscoring exploits mean he is the stand out candidate.

“It’s very difficult. For the class, Messi [should win it],” Wenger told Arsenal’s official website.

“He’s scored 76 goals in one year. It looks just outrageous to me. Therefore it would be one thing to reward something exceptional.”