Shots fired at Ronaldo! Rodri destroys Portugal star’s ‘Vinicius deserved Ballon d’Or’ claim: ‘Same journalists…’
6 days, 22 hours ago

Shots fired at Ronaldo! Rodri destroys Portugal star’s ‘Vinicius deserved Ballon d’Or’ claim: ‘Same journalists…’

Hindustan Times  

Known for his outspoken personality, Cristiano Ronaldo recently hit the headlines with comments on the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Speaking during the Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo claimed that Vinicius Junior deserved the award over the Manchester City midfielder as the Brazilian won the Champions League and also scored in the final. Regarded as one of the best midfielders in football history, Rodri also helped Spain win the Euro 2024 title this year, and was also named as Player of the Tournament. After Real Madrid were informed that Vinicius would not be winning the Ballon d’Or award, the entire team pulled out of the gala in Paris.

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Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or controversy
6 days, 20 hours ago

Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or controversy

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has expressed his surprise …

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a jibe at Ballon d'Or ceremony for snubbing Vinicius Jr: 'It was unfair…'
1 week, 5 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a jibe at Ballon d'Or ceremony for snubbing Vinicius Jr: 'It was unfair…'

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo took a jibe at the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and said Vinicius Jr deserved the prestigious Golden Ball for his incredible season with Real Madrid. Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d'Or five times in the past, said it was unfair for Vinicius not to get the Golden Ball this year. Talking about Manchester City's Rodri, the …

Ronaldo says Vinicius Jr deserved Ballon d’Or over Rodri, calls decision ‘unfair’
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1 week, 5 days ago

Ronaldo says Vinicius Jr deserved Ballon d’Or over Rodri, calls decision ‘unfair’

The Hindu  

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday it was “unfair” that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior missed out on this year’s award. Rodri helped City to a fourth straight Premier League title and Spain to Euro 2024 while attacker Vinicius guided Madrid to a record-extending 15th Champions League. It was unfair, I say it here in front of everybody,” …

Vinicius Jr deserved Ballon d'Or over Rodri: Cristiano Ronaldo
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1 week, 5 days ago

Vinicius Jr deserved Ballon d'Or over Rodri: Cristiano Ronaldo

India Today  

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that it was "unfair" for Real Madrid's Vin­cius Jºnior to miss out on this year's award. Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed the Ballon d'Or 2024 in October, with Vin­cius, the favorite, finishing in second place. Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards on Friday, Ronaldo argued that Vin­cius was the rightful recipient …

Ronaldo backs Amorim at Man United, picks Vinicius over Rodri at soccer awards
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1 week, 5 days ago

Ronaldo backs Amorim at Man United, picks Vinicius over Rodri at soccer awards

Associated Press  

DUBAI — Cristiano Ronaldo backed Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim on Friday, saying “the storm will finish” after his Portuguese countryman’s difficult start to life in the Premier League. “I say this one year and half ago and I will continue to say, the problem is not the coaches,” Ronaldo added. If you put it back in the aquarium it …

Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 was a rollercoaster for football, filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak. Rodri wins Ballon d’Or, leaves Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid angry Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or, edging out Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. for football's most coveted individual honour. The defensive midfielder has been a cornerstone of Manchester City’s success in recent years and played …

Vinicius Jr named FIFA Best of 2024 after Ballon d'Or snub to Rodri
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinicius Jr named FIFA Best of 2024 after Ballon d'Or snub to Rodri

India Today  

Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was crowned the FIFA Best Player of 2024 on December 18 in Doha, edging out Manchester City's Rodri, who had previously beaten him to the Ballon d'Or earlier this year. The award recognised Vinicius' stellar 2024 season, in which he played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s successful 2023-2024 season, while Spain and …

Vinicius Junior wins Best FIFA Men’s Player award
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinicius Junior wins Best FIFA Men’s Player award

The Hindu  

Vinicius Junior won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award and became the first Brazilian to do so since its inception in 2016. In the 2023-24 season, he racked up 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid, with which he lifted the La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Supercopa de Espana. Vinicius topped the votes …

Best FIFA men’s player award 2024: Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees
1 month, 1 week ago

Best FIFA men’s player award 2024: Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 30 : The nominations for the FIFA best men's player award for 2024 have been announced, featuring top football talents such as Vinicius Jr., Dani Carvajal, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Fede Valverde, and Toni Kroos. Vinicius Jr. and his Real Madrid teammates, who boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris after learning that Rodri would win ahead …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

FIFA has announced the nominees for ‘The Best’ Football Awards 2024, celebrating the year’s top players in women’s and men’s football at club and national levels. Rodri, meanwhile, became the first Manchester City player to claim the Ballon d’Or after spearheading Pep Guardiola’s side to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title and leading Spain to its fourth European Championship …

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has said he would listen to Real Madrid if the “best team in history” one day came knocking. “When Real Madrid, the best club in history, the club with the most titles, and all that it represents, comes calling, well clearly it is an honor and you have to pay attention,” Rodri replied before …

Ballon d'Or 2024: By what margin Rodri edged out Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or 2024: By what margin Rodri edged out Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior?

Firstpost  

France Football, the publication responsible for organizing the Ballon d’Or, recently disclosed how narrowly Manchester City midfielder for the prestigious honor. The news of Vinicius not winning the Ballon d’Or despite leading Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League titles was leaked before the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, leading to a massive protest from the Spanish giants as …

Ballon d’Or organisers announce tiny margin by which Rodri beat Vinicius Jr as voting revealed
2 months ago

Ballon d’Or organisers announce tiny margin by which Rodri beat Vinicius Jr as voting revealed

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rodri beat Vinicius Jr to the 2024 men’s …

Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or
2 months ago

Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

For the last 18 years, the Ballon d’Or has mainly gone to forwards, as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo battled for the top honours. Instead, Rodrigo Hernandez — known globally as Rodri — claimed the men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming only the second defensive midfielder to win the trophy after Lothar Matthaus in 1990. Tiki-taka, Spain’s trademark style, was crafted in …

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Vinicius Jr claims ‘they’re not ready’ as Rodri crowned amid Real Madrid boycott
2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Vinicius Jr claims ‘they’re not ready’ as Rodri crowned amid Real Madrid boycott

The Independent  

✕ Close Ballon d’Or ceremony Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vinicius Jr took …

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

Firstpost  

The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

Astonishing tantrum sees Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony after learning Vinicius Junior was not being named best player (even though they WERE named best club!)
2 months, 1 week ago

Astonishing tantrum sees Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony after learning Vinicius Junior was not being named best player (even though they WERE named best club!)

Daily Mail  

The prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris was mired in controversy last night after a boycott by Real Madrid and Spanish journalists when striker Vinícius Júnior was denied the title. The prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris was mired in controversy last night after a boycott by Real Madrid and Spanish journalists when striker Vinícius Júnior was denied the title …

Rodri wins Ballon d’Or as Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claims Feminin award second year running
2 months, 1 week ago

Rodri wins Ballon d’Or as Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claims Feminin award second year running

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aitana Bonmati has won the Ballon d’Or Feminin …

Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony

India Today  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony was held on Monday, October 28 at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. The event saw several top and emerging players get their due recognition for their marvellous exploits on the field in 2023. In the lead-up to the event, there was widespread discussion about who would win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for being adjudged …

Ballon d’Or 2024: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid Stars boycott Theatre du Chatelet event in Paris; Here’s why
2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or 2024: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid Stars boycott Theatre du Chatelet event in Paris; Here’s why

Live Mint  

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal along with club president Florentino Perez were absent from the Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony at Theatre du Chetelet in Paris on Monday, as a mark of protest. Vinicius played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s La Liga and UEFA Champions League triumphs in the 2023-24 season. His Real Madrid …

Rodri is not flashy but the Man City midfielder is a trailblazer and his Ballon d'Or victory was a no-brainer, writes JACK GAUGHAN
2 months, 1 week ago

Rodri is not flashy but the Man City midfielder is a trailblazer and his Ballon d'Or victory was a no-brainer, writes JACK GAUGHAN

Daily Mail  

Paris' Place du Chatelet came to a standstill for the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday night, but the bicycles kept coming. 'Class and fair play' is one of the three voting criteria for the gong which was instead won by Rodri, becoming Manchester City's first winner and the only Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to collect the …

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d’Or as Vinicius Jr loses out to Rodri
2 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d’Or as Vinicius Jr loses out to Rodri

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid’s players did not turn up to …

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest

The Hindu  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony will take place on Monday evening in Paris. The biggest headline will be the absence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, holders of 13 Ballon d'Or wins between them, as neither have been nominated for the first time in 20 years. Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the favorite to be crowned the world's …

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
2 months, 1 week ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'

Daily Mail  

A Real Madrid star has reportedly already been informed that he will be crowned the Ballon d'Or winner next month in Paris. This year's list of nominees includes Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Antonio Rudiger, and Federico Valverde from the current crop of Madrid stars, while the recently retired Toni Kroos is also on there. A Real Madrid star …

Karim Benzema’s Subtle Clapback? Flaunts Ballon d’Or After Cristiano Ronaldo Chooses Kylian Mbappe Over Him
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Karim Benzema’s Subtle Clapback? Flaunts Ballon d’Or After Cristiano Ronaldo Chooses Kylian Mbappe Over Him

News 18  

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has taken a subtle dig at Cristiano Ronaldo on social media. This led to the X user claiming, “Karim Benzema responds to Ronaldo picking Mbappe over him with an IG story showing his Ballon d’Or trophy.” Karim Benzema replies to Ronaldo picking Mbappe over him with an IG story showing his Ballon D’or trophy …

Ballon d’Or odds: Vinicius Jr battles Jude Bellingham and Rodri for prestigious prize
4 months ago

Ballon d’Or odds: Vinicius Jr battles Jude Bellingham and Rodri for prestigious prize

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Vinicius Jr: 4/9 open image in gallery Vini Jr. scored in the …

UEFA Bestows Cristiano Ronaldo With All-Time Top Scorer Award, Gianluigi Buffon Presented President's Award
4 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Bestows Cristiano Ronaldo With All-Time Top Scorer Award, Gianluigi Buffon Presented President's Award

News 18  

The UEFA presented Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo with a special top scorer award for his incredible goal-scoring record in the elite European club competition, while legendary Italian keeper Gianluigi Buffon was presented with the President award during the draw for the revamped UEFA Champions League 2024-25 on Thursday. UEFA shared a post that read, “His extraordinary goalscoring achievements in the …

Revealed: The SEVEN Portugal stars who rushed to support sobbing Cristiano Ronaldo after his penalty miss... as new fan footage shows what Roberto Martinez's squad really think of him
6 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The SEVEN Portugal stars who rushed to support sobbing Cristiano Ronaldo after his penalty miss... as new fan footage shows what Roberto Martinez's squad really think of him

Daily Mail  

New footage has emerged showing the true extent of support Cristiano Ronaldo received from seven Portugal team-mates after he was left in tears on Monday evening. Ronaldo thought he had scuppered Portugal's Euro 2024 dream when his penalty in extra time was heroically saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak. New footage has emerged showing the true extent of support Cristiano …

Cristiano Ronaldo means business ahead of Euro 2024 with double for Portugal
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo means business ahead of Euro 2024 with double for Portugal

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. O’Brien stood firm once again to bar Joao Cancelo’s path to goal …

‘Vinicius Jr deserves Ballon d’Or’: Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez's big claim after Real Madrid's UCL triumph
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Vinicius Jr deserves Ballon d’Or’: Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez's big claim after Real Madrid's UCL triumph

Hindustan Times  

Vinicius Jr finished his season on an emphatic note with a Champions League-winning goal for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley Stadium, London. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates at the end of the Champions League final match. The 23-year-old netted the second goal for Real Madrid in the final to seal the 15th Champions League title …

Vinicius Jr can win two trophies in one Champions League final – the Ballon d’Or awaits
7 months, 1 week ago

Vinicius Jr can win two trophies in one Champions League final – the Ballon d’Or awaits

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But if 2021-22 was Benzema’s annus mirabilis, with the Frenchman’s 15 goals …

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo
11 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo

ABP News  

Football superstar Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to have played the game. However, before Messi will showcase his footballing brilliance on the field in that part of the World, he can be seen kicking a ball in a latest video promoting Saudi Arabian tourism. The video is launched days ahead of the Riyadh …

Vinícius nets hat trick as Real Madrid beats Barcelona 4-1 to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinícius nets hat trick as Real Madrid beats Barcelona 4-1 to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Vinícius Júnior did his best Cristiano Ronaldo impression in Saudi Arabia, scoring a hat trick and leading Real Madrid to a 4-1 rout of Barcelona and the Spanish Super Cup trophy. It was Madrid’s second Super Cup triumph since the tournament was moved to Saudi Arabia four years ago. The “clasico” between the Spanish powerhouses was …

Cristiano Ronaldo fires back at former Sporting academy starlet and Chelsea loanee who claimed he DESERVES one of the Portuguese icon's five Ballon d'Or awards
1 year, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo fires back at former Sporting academy starlet and Chelsea loanee who claimed he DESERVES one of the Portuguese icon's five Ballon d'Or awards

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has savagely responded to claims made by former Sporting Lisbon academy starlet Fabio Paim. In an interview on a podcast hosted by PT Clipes, Paim said he deserved at least one of Ronaldo's five Ballon d'Or trophies, and that he could have been on par with the Portuguese icon and Lionel Messi 'if he had half of Cristiano's …

Analyzing Cristiano Ronaldo's Chances of Winning The Next Ballon d'Or
1 year, 10 months ago

Analyzing Cristiano Ronaldo's Chances of Winning The Next Ballon d'Or

News 18  

With five Ballon d’Or trophies under his belt, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the finest players ever to grace the field of football. A recent dip in his form for Portugaln and lack of goals in club football might have prompted critics and experts to cast doubt on Ronaldo’s potential but it might still be a little too early to …

Vinicius is the most decisive player in the world - Ancelotti
1 year, 10 months ago

Vinicius is the most decisive player in the world - Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr is peerless when it comes to inflicting damage on opponents, his manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the Brazilian scored twice in a spectacular 5-2 comeback win at Liverpool on Tuesday. I hope he can continue like this.” Vinicius has become arguably his team’s most important player after crowning his breakout season by scoring the goal that …

Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to let light dim on his career as he makes history at Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to let light dim on his career as he makes history at Qatar 2022

CNN  

Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar CNN — Watching Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half of Portugal’s World Cup opener against Ghana on Thursday, you could feel the frustration from the stands. The goal had added significance with Ronaldo becoming the first male player in history to score at five World Cups – a feat Brazilian striker Marta became the first player …

FIFA World Cup: Benzema and the curse of Ballon d’Or
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Benzema and the curse of Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has won seven Ballon d’Or awards - the highest number by any in the history of football. A footballer who won a Ballon d’Or in the previous year has never won a World Cup in the next year. However, since the Qatar World Cup is happening from November to December, the Ballon d’Or and World Cup will happen …

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or 2022 for incredible 2021-22 season, 1st Frenchman since Zidane’s 1998 award
2 years, 2 months ago

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or 2022 for incredible 2021-22 season, 1st Frenchman since Zidane’s 1998 award

Hindustan Times  

Karim Benzema won the men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award in Paris on Monday to cap off an incredible 2021-22 European football season. Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema receives the Ballon d'Or award during the 2022 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony He scored 44 goals in 46 matches, including 15 in the Champions League. Barcelona's Gavi won the Kopa …

Ex-Barcelona superstar reveals he had 'scuffle' with Cristiano Ronaldo at Ballon d'Or ceremony
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-Barcelona superstar reveals he had 'scuffle' with Cristiano Ronaldo at Ballon d'Or ceremony

Hindustan Times  

Two of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game, goal machines Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a storied rivalry during their respective La Liga stints at FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. While Argentine stalwart Messi used to be the driving force of the Catalan giants at Camp Nou, Portugal captain Ronaldo remained Real Madrid's go-to-man for …

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or haul
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or haul

Firstpost  

Pascal Ferre, the editor in chief of France Football, was quoted in the New York Times recently saying Ronaldo told him his primary motivation was to retire having won the accolade more often than his old rival Messi. London, United Kingdom: Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a “disrespectful” claim that his only remaining ambition is to …

Ronaldo hits back at 'lies' about Ballon d'Or rivalry with Messi
3 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo hits back at 'lies' about Ballon d'Or rivalry with Messi

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at comments made by Ballon d'Or organiser Pascal Ferre, saying the editor-in-chief of France Football "lied" about his rivalry with Lionel Messi. Argentine Messi, who joined Paris St Germain on a free transfer from Barcelona during the close season, beat Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to claim a record-extending seventh Ballon …

World champions France suffers shock defeat against Finland; Ronaldo scores in Portugal's win over Andorra
4 years, 1 month ago

World champions France suffers shock defeat against Finland; Ronaldo scores in Portugal's win over Andorra

Firstpost  

Finland spoiled Marcus Thuram’s party on Wednesday after beating France 2-0 on the day the Borussia Moenchengladbach attacker emulated his father Lilian Thuram by making his debut for Les Bleus. I hope that will continue.” He could be in contention for World Cup holders France’s upcoming Nations League matches against European champions Portugal and Sweden. Lilian Thuram is the most-capped …

Cristiano Ronaldo spotted celebrating Vinicius Jr goal during El Clasico
4 years, 10 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo spotted celebrating Vinicius Jr goal during El Clasico

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted celebrating Vinicius Jr's opening goal during Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Barcelona on Sunday night. Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted in the stands during Real Madrid's clash with Barcelona Ronaldo clapped after Vinicius Jr fired Madrid in front at the Bernabeu on 71 minutes The Madrid legend celebrated for several seconds as fans jumped up and down …

Ronaldo would've won Ballon d'Or if he played for Real Madrid – Mendes
5 years ago

Ronaldo would've won Ballon d'Or if he played for Real Madrid – Mendes

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo would have won the Ballon d'Or if he played for Real Madrid, according to the Juventus superstar's agent Jorge Mendes. Ronaldo – a five-time Ballon d'Or winner – has not claimed the individual award since leaving Madrid for Juve in 2018, with Luka Modric and Lionel Messi honoured in back-to-back seasons. Messi received a record sixth Ballon d'Or …

Ballon d'Or 2019: Messi and van Dijk separated by seven points
5 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or 2019: Messi and van Dijk separated by seven points

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi beat Virgil van Dijk to the 2019 Ballon d'Or by a slender seven-point margin, the award's organisers have confirmed. Third-placed Cristiano Ronaldo, who did not attend Monday's ceremony, tallied 476 points, 210 fewer than long-time rival Messi. Runner-up Van Dijk praised Messi's "unnatural" ability and said he had complete respect for the 32-year-old. "You see, my dear Virgil, …

Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo was robbed last year, says Chiellini
5 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo was robbed last year, says Chiellini

The Hindu  

Giorgio Chiellini was happy for Lionel Messi to win this year's Ballon d'Or, but the Juventus defender blasted the "theft" that meant Cristiano Ronaldo missed out in 2018. Barcelona star Messi claimed the prize for a record sixth time on Monday, beating Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and Ronaldo. It came a year after Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric ended …

Andre Villas-Boas backs Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
5 years, 1 month ago

Andre Villas-Boas backs Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Real Madrid for Juventus "should be appreciated", Andre Villas-Boas said as the Marseille coach backed the star to win the Ballon d'Or. Barcelona star Lionel Messi is tipped to win the award for a record sixth time in Paris on Monday. Ronaldo is also a five-time winner of the prize, but has not been as …

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