Cristiano, accepting the awards for the top player in the Middle East, but also the top scorer of all time, appeared determined to talk about everything, with his own honesty and with the aim of … touching on things and situations and referring to the Golden Balla emphasized that there was an injustice, as according to him Vinicius had to conquer it.
Which caused him to react Rodriwho responded in a fairly mild tone, not wanting to start an argument with the Portuguese star, simply saying that he was surprised, as the Ronaldo he knows how voting works.
“Well, it was a surprise, really, because he knows better than anyone how this award works and above all, how a winner is chosen. This year, the voting journalists decided I should win it. It was probably these same journalists who at some point voted for him to win it and I imagine he would have agreed then“, he said specifically.
Certainly the history that Cristiano has written with Real was one of the reasons for him to make this statement. Her huge competitive decline Manchester City after Rodri’s injury, however, it is perhaps a testament to Rodri’s worth.
?? Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent statements where he doubted your victory and said that Vinicius deserved the Ballon d’Or?
Rodri ???: “Honestly, it’s surprising because Cristiano knows better than anyone else how this award works, especially how to choose the winner.” pic.twitter.com/kpSa2o60Y3
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) January 2, 2025
Source: Sport Fm
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