Real Madrid yesterday attacked Uefa president Michel Platini for not backing the campaign for Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Ballon d’Or.

The Spanish club are angry with the Frenchman for stating earlier this week that a member of Germany’s World Cup-winning squad should recieve one of the most prestigious awards in football.

Ronaldo won the title last season and is a hot favourite to win it again this year after helping Madrid to win their 10th European title.