Dec 28, 2024 03:48 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo asserted that Vinicius Jr deserved to win the Ballon d’or 2024 which was lifted by Manchester Metropolis midfielder Rodri.
Cristiano Ronaldo took a jibe on the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri and mentioned Vinicius Jr deserved the distinguished Golden Ball for his unbelievable season with Actual Madrid. Vini helped the Los Blancos to win the LaLiga and Champions League final season. The Brazilian additionally scored a purpose within the UCL last in opposition to Borussia Dortmund as Madrid prolonged their domination in European soccer.
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo attended the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, UAE.(AP)
Ronaldo, who has gained the Ballon d’Or 5 occasions previously, mentioned it was unfair for Vinicius to not get the Golden Ball this 12 months.
“In my opinion he (Vinicius) deserved to win the golden ball. It was unfair, I say it here in front of everybody,” mentioned the Portuguese captain mentioned on the Globe Soccer Awards.
Rodri led Manchester Metropolis to a fourth straight Premier League title final season earlier than inspiring Spain to Euro 2024 success. Whereas Vinicius scored 24 targets in 39 appearances throughout all competitions however had an underwhelming present with Brazil.
The Ballon d’Or is set on the idea of a vote by a panel of journalists from the highest 100 FIFA-ranked international locations.
Ronaldo gained his final Ballon d’Or in 2017 to match his arch-rival Lionel Messi’s tally at the moment, however the Argentine prolonged his lead over him later and gained three extra golden balls to make it eight for him—themost by any in soccer historical past.
Speaking about Manchester Metropolis’s Rodri, the Portuguese ahead mentioned that he deserved it too, however for him, Vini was a transparent favorite as he helped Madrid win the Champions League title.
“They gave it to Rodri, he deserved it too but I think they should have given it to Vinicius because he won a Champions League,” he added.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner further talked about the young generation of players who impressed him the most and named Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal alongside Vinicius as some of the talents to watch out for.
“I really love the way they do their career, (Jude) Bellingham, Lamine (Yamal) now, this young generation, Vinicius, they do a fantastic job,” Ronaldo mentioned on the Globe Soccer Awards.
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