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Ballon D’or Should Go To Champions League Winner — Ronaldo (369 Views)
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| RESTMOUTH99(m): 6:49pm On Jun 07 |
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Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, said on Saturday that the individual honour should be awarded to a player who won the Champions League. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Nations League final in Munich between Portugal and Spain, the veteran said “trophies” should determine who wins the Ballon d’Or. “In my opinion, whoever wins it should be on a team that has won trophies. The Ballon d’Or winner should be in a team that has won the Champions League,” the 40-year-old forward told reporters. Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in the Champions League final last Saturday led to growing calls for Ousmane Dembele to win this season’s gong. Spain starlet, Lamine Yamal’s superb display in Thursday’s 5-4 Nations League semi-final win over , however, had some arguing the teenager should be awarded the Ballon d’Or, which would make the 17-year-old the youngest winner in its history. coach, Didier Deschamps, backed Dembele for the award, saying “considering the season Ousmane is having, he deserves it and that’s all I wish for him”. At a press conference in Stuttgart on Saturday, captain Kylian Mbappe told reporters he backed Dembele. “Does anyone really need me to explain? Right now, we’re talking about Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele, but I’m voting for Dembele.” Ronaldo said he “cannot tell you who deserves it” this season. Ronaldo’s five wins is bettered only by Argentinian Lionel Messi, who has won the award eight times. Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi poses after being awarded the the Ballon d’Or award during the 2021 Ballon d’Or Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on November 29, 2021. FRANCK FIFE / AFP The duo had a monopoly on the award for a decade from Ronaldo’s first win in 2008 to his last in 2017. The current holder is Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri. rodri Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri receives the Ballon d’Or award during the 2024 Ballon d’Or Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 28, 2024. Image Title Ballon d’Or Award Ceremony Set For September 22 In Paris Ronaldo Slams ‘Unfair’ Ballon d’Or Result After Vinicius Snub 1 Like |
| RESTMOUTH99(m): 6:50pm On Jun 07 |
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Ballon D'or for UEFA champions winner and what award is for African, Asia, South-America champions league winner? Ronaldo should recall number of times he won the award without winning champions league. |
| Twiimy(f): 6:54pm On Jun 07 |
| DonBenny77(m): 6:56pm On Jun 07 |
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Unfortunately your opinion doesn't count Yamal deserves it more and will win it if wins tomorrows finals 1 Like |
| beeblack: 7:05pm On Jun 07 |
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He said his opinion but the award is not by choosing but by votes. The grace can locate that Yamal. Even Onana can get it 
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| Khallicopyro: 7:09pm On Jun 07 |
DonBenny77:Yours too don't count 1 Like |
| RealityKings1: 7:17pm On Jun 07 |
DonBenny77: Why can't Mo Salah be given? 1 Like |
| MEGA4BILLION(m): 8:10pm On Jun 07 |
DonBenny77: Yamal that cannot win common La Liga player of the year. Can you compare Raphina's contribution to Yamal in the very Barcelona they play together. Leave emotions out of this 3 Likes 1 Share |
| DeltaBachelor(m): 8:29pm On Jun 07 |
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Hmmm
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| Emu4life(m): 9:59pm On Jun 07 |
MEGA4BILLION: Shut it with this stale points please. When Modric won the Ballon D'Or how many Goals and assists does he have? Was he the Laliga Player of the Tournament? As a Barcelona fan who has watched most of Barcelona matches, Lamine Yamal is the best player in that team. Raphinha only gets finishing because Lamine Yamal draws opponent attention to him. The few weeks Lamine Yamal was injured, barca almost bottled the League until he came back and rescued the team. He may be loud, he may be a naive teenager, but he is the best Barcelona player currently. It seems you didn't watch Barcelona matches against Inter and Atletico Madrid to a 17 years old teenager tearing through some of the most stiffest defence in the game. 3 Likes |
| Emu4life(m): 10:01pm On Jun 07 |
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I must say that Ronaldo is not too intelligent. His utterances have given him away. He overrates the Champions League yet has Zero knockout goal in the World cup. 1 Like |
| MEGA4BILLION(m): 12:55am On Jun 08 |
Emu4life: Did you note Luka contributions both in the league, champion league and world cup? I see you are a Barcelona fan, so no need to argue with you |
| Emu4life(m): 6:43am On Jun 08 |
MEGA4BILLION: Baba, Barca would have lost the title if Yamal stayed injured. Barca only becomes dangerous when Yamal is on the Pitch. That's why the current Sporting Director is looking for another attacking threat at LW to complement Yamal. Yamal is the best player in Barca Squad currently. His Ballon D'Or shouts are justified. 1 Like |
| engrchykae(m): 12:53pm On Jun 08 |
Emu4life:inter would have beaten us at home until yamal provoked and started his doings. Yamal does things Messi couldn't do. For example,Messi won't dare do solo against an inter defense. |
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