Cristiano Ronaldoa five times Ballon d’Or winner and one of the most iconic figures of football, have Reignited the prolonged debate on the credibility of the prestigious award. His comments came in response to Vinicius“Surprising omission from the podium at the Ballon d’Or Ceremony 2024, an event that has often disappeared from controversy about its choice.
In a sincere interview, Ronaldo did not hold back his disappointment and found that Real Madrid forward deserved to be named the best player in the world for 2024. The Portuguese legend expressed surprisingly that Vinicius, despite playing a Pivotal Roll in Real Madrid’s Champions League triumphwas not recognized as the rightful winner.
The Portuguese reasoned with many in the football world who regarded Vinicius as the clear favorite. Brazilians had an outstanding season, points 25 goals and provides 12 assists in 40 performanceshelp los blancos secure one La Liga, Champions League and Spanish Super Cup Dishes. Given these achievements, his second place after behind Manchester City midfielder Rodri Left fans and Pundits questioned the selection process.
Why Ronaldo believes that Vinicius earned 2024 Ballon d’Or
For Ronaldo, Vinicius spoke performances throughout the season for themselves. He emphasized Brazilian’s crucial role in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory and noted it Points in crucial moments and deliver match -winning performances should be the ultimate criteria for such a award.
In an interview with The beach barThe 40-year-old did not hide his frustration: “I was surprised. I think he should have won the Ballon d’Or. He won the Champions League and made a difference. I was upset for Vinicius. He deserved the award, but I’m not surprised … Not just because I didn’t win it or not, without Because it lacks credibility.
The Al-Nassr star went on and questioned the credibility of the entire price process: “I’ve known it many times and I felt angry. Over time, I understood it. These are battles that you can’t win. I felt that feeling twice. It makes you feel helpless. But then I realized … You should not get involved in battles that you can’t win. “
Ronaldo’s ongoing criticism of football prices
This is not the first time Ronaldo has made doubt about big football prices. In January last year he openly criticized Ballon D’Or and FIFA’s best prices, which indicates it They lost credibility. Despite points 54 goals and provides 15 assists in 59 matches for al-Nassr and PortugalHe was left by Ballon d’Or nominated list.
Spoken to Sports illustratedthe veteran made his feelings clear: “Ballon d’Or and the best lose credibility. Figures are reality. We have to analyze the entire season. It is not to say that Messi did not earn the award, or Haaland or even [Kylian] Mbappe. I simply no longer believe in these awards. “
He also referred to his own experiences of being overlooked in favor of more politically popular choices, a feeling echoed by many who feel it Favoriteism and external factors often affect allocation decisions more than actual performances.
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