Cristiano Ronaldo: “The Ballon d’Or Was Unfair”

Cristiano Ronaldo has been honored at the Globe Soccer Awards as the best goal scorer of all time, among other accolades. After receiving this distinguished award, which caps off a remarkable 2024 for him, the Portuguese star reflected on the Ballon d’Or and wanted to send a message regarding Vinicius Jr.

During the ceremony, Ronaldo made a bold statement: “Vinicius… he deserved to win the Ballon d’Or. It was unfair, I’m saying this here in front of everyone. Rodrygo won it, but Vinicius deserved it more for winning the Champions League and his performance in the final. That’s why I believe more in these awards.”

With these strong words, Cristiano Ronaldo clearly expressed his opinion on one of the most controversial topics of 2024. He openly criticized the Ballon d’Or decision and showed his support for Vinicius Jr., highlighting the Brazilian’s achievements and performances throughout the year.

Ronaldo’s comments have reignited the debate about the fairness and criteria of football’s most prestigious individual award. His perspective, as one of the game’s all-time greats, adds significant weight to the discussion and may influence future considerations in such awards.