Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois commented on refereeing inconsistencies, Manchester City's alleged rule violations, and the Negreira case, while also sharing his Ballon d'Or pick.
During this international break, Courtois remained at Valdebebas. The Belgian goalkeeper reached an agreement with his national team to be temporarily excused from international duty following the World Cup, allowing him to focus on Real Madrid.
In an interview with Onda Cero, the Belgian player discussed the club's current situation and several other topics.
Regarding refereeing inconsistencies, he stated: "I don't think there's any manipulation involved; I'm not that paranoid. Some fouls are called on other pitches, but they don't call them for us; on the contrary, they often call fouls against us."
He continued: "There are some things that make you wonder... I don't understand, they come to explain some things to us, but the very next week they do the complete opposite."
Referring to Barcelona's Negreira case, he said: "Everyone is waiting for the verdict in the Negreira case; it's a serious matter."
When asked about his Ballon d'Or pick, he added: "The award should definitely go to Mbappé; everyone is impressed by his speed and goals. The Ballon d'Or should be given to the best player, not necessarily the one who wins the most trophies. By that logic, Carvajal should have won the award two years ago."
As for his main contenders, Courtois continued: "I really admire Raphinha; he is very important to his team, scores many goals, and perhaps doesn't get the recognition he deserves. We must contain him in the Clásico."
Courtois also commented on Manchester City's alleged rule violations: "What Manchester City did ultimately damaged the competition; perhaps they wouldn't have been able to sign some of the players they have..."
He then spoke about his family, saying: "My son plays in Real Madrid's youth academy as a forward, very much like Mbappé; he also likes being a goalkeeper, but I'd prefer him not to be one, to avoid comparisons."
He also added: "Some fathers think their son is the next Cristiano Ronaldo and then put a lot of pressure on the child... some children even give up football at 16; kids should enjoy themselves on the field."
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Duodilmntu
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For who??? In which and whose world??? Boring and annoying??? HE MIGHT EVEN NEVER WIN IT IN HIS PLAYING LIFE TIME...
Duodilmntu
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Whose best player??? Only in your dreams. boring...
yebilmnptz
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Someone who doesn’t win trophy for 2 season you called best player, i had never seen such from previous awardee’s
Zutacdkmr
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Real Madrid players don't deserve Ballon d'or. They are way behind Yamal, Raphina, Kane and Dembele.
Johnsonfysics
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He is saying that he admires his speed and goals. Then they are not looking at speed and goals but rather the best player which is Lamine Yamal
Liodbest
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Yes best player is Yamal
Taobceipuy
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He’s doesn’t deserve it
Malengejoseph
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Yamala played better than mbappe. it's not ai
fodaelnoty
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A senseless fool talking
Desciklnot
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best player won trophy 🤣
Fewbdnpruy
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without ucl or world cup this hard decision 🤔 just saying
Dihaciknyz
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Yamal was the best player in laliga ahead of Mbappe, Yamal knocked out Mbappe and Dembele out of the world cup. This balloondor belong to Messi and that is how is gonna be,go and watch again what Messi did at the world cup at 39, 8 goals without penalty no one at the world cup was at Messi's level and go and watch what he doing at MLS.
Dihaciknyz
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Do you know the interesting thing about what courtios said, last season Yamal was the best player in laliga and not Mbappe, Yamal defeated Mbappe in all competitions at club side and world cup. At nations league Yamal has also defeated kane. Balloondor is not for highest goals scorer but for best player, Mbappe was not laliga best player, Kane was not Bundesliga best player.
Pupabcdeky
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Yeye Goal keeper
boucdert
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Best player my foot!. He won wc top goal scorer because of friendly semi final with England. Won nothing with Madrid Kane and Yamal are streets ahead. He is using campaign managers to win. This is football not politics. Messi might surprise you here.