“Ballon d’Or & FIFA the Best Awards Are Losing Credibility” – Cristiano Ronaldo Fires Shots at Lionel Messi
“Winning the Golden Boot is better than Ballon d’Or.” These words were fervently voiced by Cristiano Ronaldo after he won the Golden Boot in 2015, with Lionel Messi winning the other Golden Ball. While these claims of the past weren’t enough to create a lot of controversy, years later, the Portuguese superstar has again fired his critical remarks over the two biggest prestigious awards, including FIFA The Best, coincidentally when Messi again lifted both awards.
It also comes just hours after the Al Nassr star lifted the Globe Soccer Maradona Award. The victory came over the occasion of becoming the top goal scorer for the 2023 calendar year, thanks to a goal tally of 54. But it’s Ronaldo’s claims surrounding the Ballon d’Or and FIFA The Best, that are garnering eyeballs. He said, “The Golden Ball Award and THE BEST Award are losing credibility, and it is also difficult to score goals in the Saudi League, as is the case in the League and the English Premier League.”
Once again, Ronaldo has candidly offered his viewpoint on the current scenario of both iconic awards. Ironically, these awards were clinched by his long-term rival Lionel Messi, as CR7 wasn’t nominated for either of the individual accolades. Yet, he was able to get acknowledged for becoming the leading goalscorer. Of course, winning the Maradona Award also meant losing the Globe Soccer Best Men’s Player award to youngster Erling Haaland. Notably, Messi was also nominated for this award, but the Argentinian didn’t bother to fly to Dubai.
Another eyebrow-raising point that Ronaldo highlighted was the difficulty of scoring in the Roshn Saudi League, just like many players face in the renowned Premier League. These claims bring us to what CR7 has to say about Kylian Mbappe’s Ligue 1.
Morry256
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And let me guess...Credibility is in the globe soccer award, owned by his agent Jorge Mendes, where CR7 has shares and votes are purchased😂 Keep crying lol😂
riycdklsz
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Ronaldo is only saying this because he was pick for the award. this is a man who just care about himself not teamwork.one would ask why he didn't question the award when won it back then since it's not credible.
Pidacempuy
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I think you are jealous of Messi,bcs i never heard Messi spitting bad things towards you
Ekwuealor
657
Ronaldo is giving us is fan's a big problem, we are trying to defend him and he is busy saying nonsense,
itz_me_ojei
621
Not Earned. Not Given. Purchased.
itz_me_ojei
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Because of Messi, Ronaldo fanboys now claim: -Ballon d'Or worthless -Golden boot worthless -FIFA The Best worthless -IFFHS Award worthless -World Cup worthless -Arab Cup is the new World Cup -Dubai Dor is new Ballon Dor
Alerk
551
Awwwr this legend is jealous of the GOAT.🤣🤣🤣
IbnMubarik
511
Messi's right leg is far better than the whole body of Cristiano Ronaldo
piumprsz
437
Every time Messi wins, they will claim the trophy or award has lost credibility. I still remembered how Ronaldo with all the squads Portugal has cried down the tunnel as they crashed out of world cup with him scoring zero goal and zero assist. now he wants to collect award because he scored goals at the camel league. Paul onuachu scored more goals than anyone in Belgium that year, why didn't they give him golden boot? Messi still have more golden boot than Ronaldo so to say.
Baffaboriello
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'The World Cup is losing its credibility. " The Ballon d'Or is losing its credibility Copa America is losing its credibility The Golden Boot is losing all credibility "FIFA THE BEST has lost its credibility." Imagine being so good that everything you won was considered set up or rigged.🐐 This is Messi for you bro, Cry now, tomorrow and forever.
itz_me_ojei
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“Saudi League better than MLS” “Saudi League better than Ligue 1” Opta Global Power Rankings Jan 19, 2024: 5 Ligue 1 12 MLS 26 Saudi Pro League
Tahcelpyz
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this guy is the most childish sportsman I've ever seen, I can bet you that this guy cries when he's alone for losing the so-called debates to Lionel Messi.....with everything he has in life, the opportunity to play football, the money and yet a short man from Argentina has made his life miserable, he wish he was Lionel Messi, everything he ever wanted to Win Lionel Messi has won, such a pity. a cry that will never end with him and his clueless fan base....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ksm_city
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Loved by BILLIONS Hated by MILLIONS STILL THE G.O.A.T 🐐 EARNED NOT GIVEN… 👏
FUTBALLOVE__
249
I love Leo a lot. Not just because of his football ability, but also for his personality. Everything Ronaldo does, It is almost as if he doesn't see or hear him. Imagine if Leo is even more pompous end envious than Ronaldo, think of the mess it would have been. But Leo just makes me enjoy the love of football, and Ronaldo's jealousy and envy keeps growing every season.
Haladede0
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jeffseth75
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Ok let's assume Messi robbed the awards . the fact that remains is he still didn't rob it from ronaldo bcuz Ronaldo couldn't even make top three since 2018. bringing Messi down won't lift him up . shutting up will look good on him, so he should try that
Kings2002
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Yes just like this 👌🏼 Do you know how different the US league is from Saudi league? do your research. In the US you get knocked out for losing points and you only come back the next season, which makes things more harder. Messi joined the team mid way and there's nothing much he could do to help the team rise when it was already at the bottom. He scored those goals in the shortest time and guess what, he still break record in that league.
At your age, you're still so eager to argue about Messi and Ronaldo? These men have achieved everything they needed in this world. I aired my view on the epistle released by All football concerning Ronaldo's claim so it's let for you to say yours and not saying it directly under my comment. Go and get busy man, free these men✌️✌️
Nam_So
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reality of him and his fans
sheffayo
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Messi won FIFA youth world cup in 2005 They said, it's not a senior career trophy . Show us the senior level world cup trophy 🏆 Messi won the Olympic Gold in 2008. They said, Olympic tournament isn't organized by FIFA . It's not a FIFA tournament. Messi lost world cup final in 2014. No one said Messi is a FIFA boy. No one said it's scripted. Everyone trolled his world cup final lost moments. Messi lost 2007,2015 & 2016 Copa America finals. No one showed sympathy. Rather all of them criticized him for not having a senior career international trophy. Later, Messi won Copa America in 2021. Suddenly, Copa America became a Micky mouse trophy. The trophy lost it's values suddenly But thank God, Messi finally won the world cup and suddenly, Messi became a FIFA boy. CR7 fans always crying ehn
Davichi
20
Ronaldo is giving us is fan's a big problem, we are trying to defend him and he is busy saying nonsense,
At least there are some sensible fans. He talks too much and makes things worse for himself.
Tahcelpyz
13
I think you are jealous of Messi,bcs i never heard Messi spitting bad things towards you
not just jealous, obsessed with Messi as well.... unending pains and cry 😂
Truthishere
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But did he lie?….is everyone not complaining about the FIFA Best and Ballon d’or awards
And you think the world cup flop winning the Dubai dor in 2011,2018,2019 and 2020 has more credibility ryt? Bunch of jokers trying to create self happiness with useless award called Dubai dor!