Does Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ex-Agent Jorge Mendes Owns the Globe Soccer Awards? Truth Revealed After CR7’s ‘Unfair’ Ballon d’Or Claims Supporting Vinicius Jr

The world of football never lacks drama, does it? Recently, fans have been buzzing about the idea that Jorge Mendes, Cristiano Ronaldo‘s former agent, secretly owns the prestigious Globe Soccer Awards. This chatter heated up after Ronaldo, famously unfiltered, expressed that Vinícius Júnior was snubbed for the Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo’s opinion quickly made headlines, leading to debates about fairness in football awards, and somehow, Mendes’ name got dragged into the mix.

While Jorge Mendes is undeniably one of the most powerful figures in soccer management, claiming he runs the Globe Soccer Awards is a whole different ball game. Fans are connecting dots that don’t exist, likely fueled by Mendes’ dominance in the Best Agent category over the years. But let’s pump the brakes and dive into the facts about who truly controls these awards and why the rumors are just noise.

The real owners of the Globe Soccer Awards

First things first: Jorge Mendes does not own the Globe Soccer Awards. This prestigious event, established in 2010, is organized by Globe Soccer, a company founded by Tommaso Bendoni and co-owned by Riccardo Silva. Silva’s investment firm, Silva International Investments, acquired a major stake in the organization in 2017. The awards have since expanded their reach, gaining international recognition for celebrating football excellence in every aspect, from players and coaches to agents and clubs.

Nowhere on the official Globe Soccer website or public records is there any mention of Jorge Mendes as an owner or stakeholder. Sure, Mendes is a frequent attendee, and his trophy shelf has plenty of Best Agent accolades from the event. But that’s simply because he’s exceptional at his job. The Globe Soccer Awards are decided through a transparent process that combines global fan votes and evaluations from a panel of international football experts. So, while Mendes has benefited greatly from the awards, he doesn’t control them.

Ronaldo’s comments added fuel to the fire

The speculation linking Mendes to the Globe Soccer Awards ramped up after Cristiano Ronaldo dropped his take on the Ballon d’Or results at the recent awards ceremony in Dubai. Ronaldo boldly stated that Vinícius Júnior deserved the coveted prize over Manchester City’s Rodri, who ultimately won it. “In my opinion, he [Vinícius] deserved to win the golden ball. It was unfair,” Ronaldo said, sparking debates among fans and pundits alike.

This isn’t the first time Ronaldo has spoken his mind, and it certainly won’t be the last. However, his remarks about the Ballon d’Or had an unintended consequence: they reignited rumors of favoritism at other awards shows, including the Globe Soccer Awards. Some fans even suggested Mendes might have an inside track because of his history with Ronaldo and his frequent wins.

But these are just wild theories without a shred of evidence. So now, let’s stick to the facts and leave the conspiracy theories on the bench. The Globe Soccer Awards celebrate the best in football, and while they’ll always spark debates, one thing’s for sure—ownership isn’t up for question.