It's a travesty that Torres didn't make the top ten, and Rooney did. He's clearly the worst player out of the shortlist for the award, without a doubt. It's a crime, quite frankly. Messi, Iniesta, Ibra, Xavi, Gerrard, Drogba, Ronaldo, Kaka, and Eto'o are all miles ahead of Rooney in terms of ability, and are indeed world class. Rooney is not on the level of the aforementioned names on that list, and also the likes of Torres and Cesc, two individuals who were far and away the better players than Rooney last season -- and always. It is a fucking crime.
But of course, the hype wins out.
World class. :rolleyes2