03.09.2010 20:26

Robinho: "Barça are the best"

Jesús Carrillo

Robinho could not hide his admiration for the current FC Barcelona side as he trained at the Catalan club’s Ciutat Esportiva training complex with the Brazil national team.

“Barça are ahead of every team in world football,” he said. “They are and will be the favourites, like always, while they still have these players. The way they play is a reference for everyone around the world.”

Quality squad

The former Real Madrid star enjoys watching Pep Guardiola’s team. “It is great to see them play and see how they prepare and how they are so comfortable as they win games,” Robinho continued. “They have quality in every position.”

Having joined AC Milan from Manchester City last week Robinho explained how happy he is now. “I am delighted with my new team,” he stated. “On paper with Ibra, Pato and Ronaldinho we have a very good forward line, but we do have to show it in every game.”

Golden Ball

Dani Alves is enjoying the training camp on his home turf. “It is special for me to be here with my national team and my team-mates,” he commented. “It is the best training complex and we are working here until Tuesday.” On which player could win the Ballon d’Or. “I agree with Xavi and think that [Lionel] Messi is ahead of everyone else in the world,” he continued. “If they choose a player from the Spain squad because they are world champions then I would like to see it be either Xavi or Andrés Iniesta.”

Contract talk

On his possible contract renewal Alves added: “I am not worried about it at all. I have a contract and am settled so if they propose something then fantastic, but if not then that is fine.”