Messi better than Ronaldo - Henry

Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo has no chance of winning the Ballon d'Or, according to Barcelona hitman Thierry Henry.

The decision over the destination of the European Footballer of the Year award is set to be made on December 2 and Portgual winger Ronaldo is competing with the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi, Fernando Torres and Iker Casillas, plus 25 others for the honour.

But former Arsenal captain Henry believes there is one played head and shoulders above the rest - and that player is not Ronaldo.

"Messi is the best," said Henry. "What he does is from another world. He is exceptional.

"After watching Arsenal against Manchester United, I insist Cristiano Ronaldo is one thing and Messi is another. There is no comparison. Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year."