Neuer Takes Underpants Jab at CR7 — bleacherreport.com

German magazine Kicker interviewed Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer about his chances of the 2014 Ballon d'Or, and his response is likely to raise a few eyebrows.  When asked whether having a "glamorous" brand like Cristiano Ronaldo's is important in the voting, Neuer responded with a less-than-subtle dig at the reigning winner. Per Marca, he said: I'm a sportsman, not an ambassador for a brand, beyond being Adidas' first goalkeeper. I'm not some guy who poses in his underpants.

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