Ballon d’Or Should Go to Champions League Winner-Says Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has thrown his weight behind a new perspective on the prestigious individual honor. According to Ronaldo, the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to a player who has won the Champions League. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Nations League final between Portugal and Spain, the 40-year-old forward emphasized that “trophies” should be the determining factor in deciding the winner.

Trophies Over Individual Brilliance

Ronaldo’s comments come at a time when there is intense debate about who should win this season’s Ballon d’Or. While some are backing Ousmane Dembele following Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in the Champions League final, others are arguing that Lamine Yamal’s superb display for Spain makes him a strong contender. Ronaldo, however, believes that the winner should be determined by team success, specifically winning the Champions League.

Contenders Emerge

The debate surrounding the Ballon d’Or has been heating up, with several players emerging as strong contenders. Dembele’s impressive performance in the Champions League final has earned him backing from France coach Didier Deschamps and captain Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal’s incredible form for Spain has led some to argue that he should be awarded the Ballon d’Or, which would make him the youngest winner in its history.

Ronaldo’s Credentials

As a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo’s opinions on the matter carry significant weight. His five wins are bettered only by Lionel Messi, who has won the award eight times. The duo dominated the award for a decade, with Ronaldo’s first win in 2008 and his last in 2017.

Conclusion

Ronaldo’s comments have added fuel to the debate surrounding the Ballon d’Or. As the award ceremony approaches, fans and pundits will be eagerly watching to see who will emerge victorious. Will it be a player who has won the Champions League, as Ronaldo suggests, or will individual brilliance be enough to secure the award? The world will be waiting with bated breath to find out.

Source: Africa Publicity