Cristiano Ronaldo voiced his perception that Vinicius Junior deserved this yr’s Ballon d’Or, expressing disappointment over the annual award course of whereas displaying his desire for the “trustworthy” Globe Soccer Awards.
Ronaldo’s feedback got here after Vinicius was narrowly overwhelmed to the distinguished honor by Rodri, with the Brazilian ending second within the Ballon d’Or voting.
Talking on the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Friday, Ronaldo mentioned, “Galas at all times do the identical factor,” highlighting his appreciation for the Globe Soccer Awards’ simple method.
Vinicius, nonetheless, was not left empty-handed, as he claimed the Males’s Finest Participant award, a recognition that solidified his excellent yr.
The Actual Madrid ahead was additionally named the Finest Ahead of the Yr, additional cementing his rising affect in world soccer.
He triumphed over membership teammate Jude Bellingham, who received the Finest Midfielder of the Yr award and the Maradona Award, in addition to Ronaldo, who was additionally nominated.
Actual Madrid dominated the occasion, with coach Carlo Ancelotti receiving the Finest Coach of the Yr award, whereas goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was honored with a profession achievement award.
Actual Madrid was named Males’s Membership of the Yr, persevering with their reign in international soccer.
In a private achievement, Ronaldo was awarded the Finest Center East-Primarily based Participant and acquired a custom-made trophy recognising him as the highest objective scorer of all time.
Ronaldo additionally took the chance to talk about his former membership’s continued dominance.
Reflecting on his time at Madrid, the place he helped safe 4 Champions League titles, Ronaldo expressed confidence of their future success.
“If you wish to guess on a staff within the Champions League, guess on Actual Madrid,” he mentioned, backing his previous staff to keep up their European supremacy after their latest victory within the 2024 Champions League towards Borussia Dortmund.