Cristiano Ronaldo: Ballon d'Or chief lied when he said I only cared about winning more than Lionel Messi. C ristiano Ronaldo hit back at the editor of France Football following claims that his only career aim was to finish with more Ballon d'Or trophies than Lionel Messi.
What did Ronaldo say about Ballon d Or?
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to endorse an Instagram post saying Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or was "theft." The post detailed Ronaldo's achievements in 2021. He liked it and commented "facts," underneath.
What did Ronaldo say about 2021 Ballon d Or?
“I always want to congratulate those who win, within the sportsmanship and fair-play that have guided my career since the beginning, and I do it because I'm never against anyone. I always win for myself and for the clubs I represent, I win for myself and for those who love me.
What Messi said about Ballon d Or?
"I would like to mention Robert Lewandowski, it's been a real honour to compete with you," Messi said after collecting the 2021 Ballon d'Or trophy. "Everyone knows and we agree that you were the winner last year.
Why did Ronaldo not attend Ballon d Or?
The Portugal international also dismissed the suggestion that he did not attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday because he must go into quarantine due to Covid-19. The 36-year-old took to Instagram to refute the comments by editor-in-chief Pascal Ferre, insisting he is not against any player winning the trophy.
15 related questions foundWill Ronaldo win the Ballon d'Or 2021?
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly miss the 2021 presentation ceremony of the coveted award after not being expected to finish in the top three for the first time since 2007.
What did Pascal Ferre said about Ronaldo?
Ferre said: "Ronaldo has only one ambition and that is to retire with more Ballons d'Or than Messi and I know because he told me."
Who is better Ronaldo or Messi 2021?
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals than Lionel Messi in 2021 and also has a better minutes-per-goal record. Messi played a total of 5,295 minutes this past year as opposed to Ronaldo's 5,347.
Who is better Messi or Ronaldo?
While Ronaldo currently has more goals overall, Messi has the edge in the scoring department, with a higher season average (39.5 to 35), having hit a high of 73 goals in 2011-12.
How Ballon d'Or is decided 2021?
After each jury member has selected their top five players for the Ballon d'Or award, the total points are calculated and added, and the player to receive the most number of points will be awarded the top honour. In 2021, Messi has won with 613 total points, followed by Robert Lewandowski (580) and Jorginho (460).
Who did Ronaldo vote for in the Ballon d Or?
Seven time Ballon d'Or winner Messi voted for his teammate (at the time) Pedri with Nuno Mendes from PSG second and Bellingham in third. Ronaldo opted for his Manchester United teammate Mason Greenwood with Mendes also in second and Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna third.
Who has won most Ballon d Or?
Lionel Messi with seven awards has won the most Ballons d'Or in history.
What did Ronaldo comment?
Cristiano Ronaldo publicly agreed with a fan post that claimed Lionel Messi stole the Ballon d'Or from him and Robert Lewandowski. Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo publicly agreed with a fan post that claimed Lionel Messi stole the Ballon d'Or from him and Robert Lewandowski.
Did Messi win his 7th Ballon d Or?
Lionel Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or for a record seventh time. Messi, who left Barcelona as a free agent to sign for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, was presented with the award for best men's footballer in the world on Monday night in Paris after another record-breaking 12 months for club and country.
Who has more Golden Ball Messi or Ronaldo?
Messi has got his hands on the European Golden Shoe a record six times, which is two more than Ronaldo, and is marginally ahead of his rival overall, but the fact that both have been on the FIFPro World XI 14 times is an illustration of how closely fought the battle has been.
What did Pascal Ferre say?
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed Ballon d'Or organiser and editor-in-chief of France Football Pascal Ferre, saying that Ferre "lied" about his rivalry with Lionel Messi and used Ronaldo's name to "promote his publication."
Can Ronaldo ever win the Ballon d'Or again?
His first win was in 2008, coming in ahead of Messi, who went on to win it four times in a row from 2009 to 2012. Ronaldo's second success came in 2013 followed by another win the following year. He won it twice in a row again, beating Messi to the trophy in 2016 and 2017.
Who deserved Ballon d Or?
Lionel Messi Deserved 2021 Ballon d'Or and It's France Football Who Robbed Robert Lewandowski of 2020 Golden Ball.
Who deserved Ballon Dor?
Lionel Messi says Robert Lewandowski deserved to win 2020 Ballon d'Or but 2021 announcement sparks outcry that Bayern Munich striker should have won it this year. Lionel Messi has called on France Football to award Robert Lewandowski the 2020 Ballon d'Or award.
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