Cristiano Ronaldo questions the Ballon d’Or, criticizes Ligue 1 and sends an important message to Ruben Amorim.
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Cristiano Ronaldo did not hesitate to express his thoughts during the Globe Soccer 2024 event, organized in Dubai. He began by questioning the legitimacy of Rodri’s Ballon d’Or victory, arguing that Vinicius Jr. would have deserved the title instead. “In my opinion, he (Vinicius Jr.) should have won the Ballon d’Or. It was unfair,” Ronaldo said during the ceremony. “I will say it in front of everyone. They gave it to Rodri, who deserves it too, but I think they should have given it to Vinicius because he won the UCL and scored a goal in the final. When you deserve a prize, you must receive it.”
Ronaldo also praised the Globe Soccer Awards, highlighting the need for a more transparent and merit-based system. “That’s why I like the Globe Soccer Awards, because they are honest. Vinicius Jr. clearly deserves to be the winner,” he added.
Continuing his criticism, Ronaldo claimed that the quality of Ligue 1 had declined significantly, saying the Saudi League was superior to French football. “The Saudi League is much better than Ligue 1, that’s obvious. France only has PSG. The others are lagging behind,” he explained.
He continued by detailing that “becoming champion in Saudi Arabia is more difficult. This year, Al-Hilal is better, Al-Ittihad is at the top of the ranking, but I believe we have to work hard to be champions.” About his record, he added: “I have been champion everywhere I have played and I believe I will be champion again, but I won this trophy by scoring a lot of goals and providing a lot of assists while maintaining my level.”
Ronaldo also had a word for the “fantastic” Ruben Amorim regarding Manchester United’s current situation: “He did a fantastic job in Portugal with my Sporting,” Ronaldo said of Amorim. “But like I said before, the Premier League is a different beast. It is the most competitive league in the world. It will be difficult.” He concluded by hoping for a better future: “The storm will continue, but it will end, and the sun will rise. I hope things go well for him and I wish Manchester United the best because it’s a club I still love.”
Overall, this article highlights not only Ronaldo’s blunt opinions, but also the structural and competitive changes in the world of football. It’s interesting to see how perceptions of leagues and players can evolve, and it raises questions about the balance between individualism and collective performance in professional football. Who else could influence these dynamics at a higher level?
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