#Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov of #French football club #Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is the closest Russian footballer to winning the Ballon d'Or , 1999 Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo told the media at #Moscow Sports Day. Safonov became PSG's starting goalkeeper last season. He largely contributed to PSG’s win of the Intercontinental Cup, the French Championship, and the Champions League.