5 reasons why the 2019 Ballon d'Or is already in the bag for Cristiano Ronaldo

#4 World Cup

World Cup awaits the stars of the game.

Being engulfed in club football, fans tend to forget that the 2014 World Cup was as instrumental in securing Lionel Messi's fifth Ballon d'Or, as domestic glory. In 2014, Messi bagged four goals and ending with the Player of the tournament prize.

In the summer, the elites would line up in their national colors at the World Cup in Russia. Portugal are in a tough group, with Spain being the favorites to win it.

Although it would be a great conjecture to say that Portugal would be avorites to win the competition, there is no denying that the European Champions will be brimming with the confidence to at least make it to the last-eight.

Even a couple of goals in the group stage and an entry to the knock-out phase will work to Ronaldo's advantage.

Moreover, that performance accompanied with a blistering start to the 2018-19 season could be all that's needed to give the player his sixth Ballon d'Or.