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 midfield, a tradition upheld by the likes of Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets, and passed to the next generation — the finest example being Manchester City’s Rodri. Although coach Luis Enrique initially used him as a central defender, Rodri reached peak form as Spain’s midfield pivot, succeeding Busquets after his retirement. “Remember — what we’ve done, without him… it would’ve been difficult.” Positioned ahead of the back four, Rodri acted as a pivot and a convergence point for attacks, with Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne waiting for his passes in the final third.

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Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or controversy
1 week, 1 day ago

Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or controversy

The Independent  

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Shots fired at Ronaldo! Rodri destroys Portugal star’s ‘Vinicius deserved Ballon d’Or’ claim: ‘Same journalists…’
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a jibe at Ballon d'Or ceremony for snubbing Vinicius Jr: 'It was unfair…'
1 week, 6 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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, 5 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, 3 days 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 …

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?
2 months ago

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

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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  

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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  

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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

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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.

Pep Guardiola ‘so proud’ of Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win
2 months, 1 week ago

Pep Guardiola ‘so proud’ of Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win

The Independent  

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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  

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

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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 …

A defensive midfielder winning the Ballon d’Or? Rodri’s win would be a historic moment
2 months, 1 week ago

A defensive midfielder winning the Ballon d’Or? Rodri’s win would be a historic moment

The Independent  

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New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Rodri out ‘for a long time’ but Man City waits to learn extent of knee injury, Guardiola says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rodri out ‘for a long time’ but Man City waits to learn extent of knee injury, Guardiola says

Associated Press  

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined “for a long time” with a right knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola said Tuesday, but the club is waiting to discover the severity of the problem sustained against Arsenal in the Premier League over the weekend. Guardiola was asked about Rodri’s condition after City’s 2-1 win over Watford in the English League Cup …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo names Kylian Mbappe and three others as players who can win Ballon d'Or in the future as he tips new Real Madrid star to 'do very well' at the Bernabeu
4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo names Kylian Mbappe and three others as players who can win Ballon d'Or in the future as he tips new Real Madrid star to 'do very well' at the Bernabeu

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Ors during his illustrious career and he has had his say on who he thinks will be claiming the coveted award in the coming years. Ronaldo won football's biggest individual prize four times while wearing the famous white shirt of Real Madrid and he believes their new superstar signing has a gresat chance of …

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  

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Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami last year, is still delivering at …

‘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 …

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
1 year, 1 month ago

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

The Independent  

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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 …

Nations League: Rodri aiming to bring back Spain’s ‘winning culture’
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Rodri aiming to bring back Spain’s ‘winning culture’

The Hindu  

Spain midfielder Rodri Hernandez hopes to restore his team’s “winning culture” by beating Croatia on Sunday and winning the Nations League. Manchester City’s goalscoring hero in its Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan last weekend noted only two players in Spain’s squad had won trophies with the national team -- Jordi Alba and Jesus Navas. “We have to make …

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 …

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 …

Karim Benzema wins men’s Ballon d’Or as Alexia Putellas retains women’s award
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema wins men’s Ballon d’Or as Alexia Putellas retains women’s award

The Independent  

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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 …

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy

The Independent  

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Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘lies’ over Ballon d’Or and Lionel Messi motivation
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘lies’ over Ballon d’Or and Lionel Messi motivation

The Independent  

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Cristiano Ronaldo's 'only ambition is to finish his career with more Ballon D'or than Lionel Messi'
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'only ambition is to finish his career with more Ballon D'or than Lionel Messi'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest ambition is to retire having won the Ballon d'Or more times than his long-time rival Lionel Messi. Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and has been nominated the most with a record 17 times but remains one behind Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest ambition is to win the Ballon d'Or more than his rival Lionel Messi The …

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time
4 years ago

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time

News 18  

Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo have found place in the greatest team of all time announced by France Football — Ballon D’or Dream Team. The esteemed line-up includes Brazil’s three-time World Cup winner Pele and legendary Argentinian Diego Maradona, who died last month of a heart-attack. “It’s such an honour to be elected the best centre forward of all …

Sarri: Annoying that Messi has won more Ballons d'Or than Ronaldo
4 years, 11 months ago

Sarri: Annoying that Messi has won more Ballons d'Or than Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri said it is "really annoying" that someone has won more Ballons d'Or than superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi moved one ahead of Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or record, claiming his sixth individual honour in December. Sari is determined for Ronaldo – who sat out Wednesday's 4-0 Coppa Italia last-16 victory over Udinese through …

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: 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 …

Messi and Rapinoe expected to take Ballon d’Or honours
5 years, 1 month ago

Messi and Rapinoe expected to take Ballon d’Or honours

The Hindu  

The biggest names in world football will descend on Paris on Monday for the 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Lionel Messi and USA women’s World Cup superstar Megan Rapinoe tipped to leave with the honours. READ| Valverde: Messi deserves to win Ballon d'Or The case for Van Dijk Among the names is Ronaldo, as well as several of the stars …

I hope Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or, says Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri
5 years, 1 month ago

I hope Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or, says Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri

The Hindu  

Maurizio Sarri hopes Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo wins his sixth Ballon d'Or, and he also tipped team-mate Paulo Dybala to be recognised as the world's best player in the future. After watching Ronaldo overcoming a persistent knee injury to play a full 90 minutes in Juve's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, Sarri said he was impressed with the …

Cristiano Ronaldo sets sights on winning EIGHT Ballon d'Or awards
5 years, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sets sights on winning EIGHT Ballon d'Or awards

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting a haul of eight Ballon d'Ors to establish himself as the undisputed best player in the world ahead of arch rival Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting eight Ballon d'Ors to establish himself as best player in the world When questioned what trophy record he would like to set before retirement, the 34-year-old said: 'The most …

Cristiano Ronaldo: I deserved to win Ballon d'Or
6 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: I deserved to win Ballon d'Or

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo is convinced he should have won this year's Ballon d'Or, rather than finishing as runner-up to ex-Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric. Modric ended Ronaldo and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi's decade-long dominance of the prestigious award this month when he claimed the prize after winning a third successive Champions League title with Madrid and helping Croatia reach the World …

Ballon d'Or snub will make Cristiano Ronaldo even better, says Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri
6 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or snub will make Cristiano Ronaldo even better, says Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri

The Independent  

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