“You’ve to consider the numbers” — Cristiano Ronaldo questions ‘credibility’ of Ballon d’Or and The Best, clarifies NOT AIMED at Messi, Haaland, or Mbappe

Cristiano Ronaldo argued that he could have won the awards.

“You’ve to consider the numbers” — Cristiano Ronaldo questions ‘credibility’ of Ballon d’Or and The Best, clarifies NOT AIMED at Messi, Haaland, or Mbappe

Cristiano Ronaldo questioned the credibility of the Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best awards. (Image via FOX and GOAL)

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, in an interview with Record, raised eyebrows by casting doubt on the credibility of the Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best awards amid recent discussions. He also clarified that the comments were not aimed at Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, or Erling Haaland.

In a recent statement, the Real Madrid forward stirred controversy by asserting that the Saudi Pro League is more competitive than Ligue 1. Despite his move to Al-Nassr from Manchester United, the 38-year-old was not nominated for the Ballon d’Or or FIFA The Best awards. Lionel Messi won the 2023 Ballon d’Or and the 2024 FIFA Best awards, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe securing second and third places. Ronaldo was notably absent from the list of nominees.

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The Al-Nassr star criticized the credibility of the Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best awards, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the entire season. He expressed distrust in these awards, noting that his Globe Soccer win didn’t prompt the criticism. Pointing to his impressive stats across multiple competitions last year, he asserted a potential unfair denial of the trophy despite his performance.

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Ballon d’Or and The Best are losing credibility. It’s not to say that Messi didn’t deserve it, or Haaland or even Mbappe, but the numbers are there and the numbers don’t deceive. You have to consider the entire season.-
Cristiano Ronaldo told the ‘Record’

Some football fans would argue that Cristiano Ronaldo deserved to win either of the awards. Especially considering his status as the top goal-scorer of the previous year. He tallied 53 goals across all competitions throughout the entire calendar year.

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged three trophies at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr added three more trophies to his extensive collection of individual awards at the Globe Soccer Awards event in Dubai. He won the Best Middle East Player prize, the Maradona Award for the best goalscorer in 2023, and the Fans’ Favourite Player of the Year award.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. (Image via Youtube)

Ronaldo’s performances at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia include 38 goals and 13 assists in 44 appearances. Further, he led the team to win the Arab Club Champions Cup.

Moreover, other awards went to Jude Bellingham, Aitana Bonmati, Erling Haaland, Ederson, and Rodri. Pep Guardiola was named Best Coach, marking a successful year for Manchester City.

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