Ronaldo backs Amorim at Man United, picks Vinicius over Rodri at soccer awards
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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 will be sick again.” Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer Ronaldo also said Vinicius Júnior had deserved to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award rather than Spain midfielder Rodri. Earlier this month, Vinicius was also named men’s player of the year at FIFA’s “The Best” awards.

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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 …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a jibe at Ballon d'Or ceremony for snubbing Vinicius Jr: 'It was unfair…'
1 week, 4 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 …

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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3 weeks ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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3 weeks ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

Vinicius Junior, Aitana Bonmati win FIFA The Best Players of the Year awards; Full list of winners
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinicius Junior, Aitana Bonmati win FIFA The Best Players of the Year awards; Full list of winners

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Vinicius Junior, FIFA The Best Men’s Player of the Year winner, scored 24 goals in 39 matches for Real Madrid in the 2023-24 season, along with nine assists. Vinicius Junior won FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year award whereas Aitana Bonmati retained the women's award. Reuters Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior won the 2024 FIFA The Best …

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 …

Vinícius Júnior and Aitana Bonmati win FIFA best player of the year awards
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinícius Júnior and Aitana Bonmati win FIFA best player of the year awards

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior finally got his hands on a big global player award on Tuesday. Vinícius was named the men’s player of the year at the FIFA’s “The Best” awards, where Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continued to clean up in the prizes for women’s soccer. No one is going to tell me who I should …

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 …

Ronaldo scores twice in Al-Nassr win
1 month, 1 week ago

Ronaldo scores twice in Al-Nassr win

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Al-Nassr defeated Damac 2-0 and kept alive their Saudi Pro League title challenge on Friday. He struck once in each half to ensure Al-Nassr stayed third, five points behind leader Al-Ittihad. In the 16th minute, Ronaldo fired home from the penalty spot after Abdelkader Bedrane handled in the area. The …

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 …

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: 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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The palm trees lining the desert roads leading out of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport were wet with rain drops when Cristiano Ronaldo arrived this week in Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The wet and chilly weather has been so severe that his new team, Al Nassr, was forced to postpone its Saudi league match against Al …

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The palm trees lining the …

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on two-year deal
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on two-year deal

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 Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has officially …

Cristiano Ronaldo picks up Special Award as FIFA celebrate Portuguese forward's international record
2 years, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo picks up Special Award as FIFA celebrate Portuguese forward's international record

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has been presented with the FIFA Special Award at 'The Best' award ceremony, in celebration of his all-time international scoring record. Cristiano Ronaldo handed the FIFA Special Award after beating the international goal record Portuguese forward surpassed Ali Daei's record after scoring a brace in September 2021 Speaking on Monday night, Ronaldo said: 'It is a dream. Ronaldo …

Cristiano Ronaldo named PLAYER OF THE CENTURY
4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo named PLAYER OF THE CENTURY

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has added another coveted accolade to his growing collection as he was awarded the Player of the Century award at the Globe Soccer Awards. Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Player of the Century award at the Globe Soccer Awards He smiled on stage in Dubai as he was named the greatest football player from 2001 to 2020 His …

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 …

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 …

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 is still the world's best player, says Nani
5 years, 7 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is still the world's best player, says Nani

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo is still the world's best player despite not reaching his usual heights at Juventus, according to former Portugal team-mate Nani. Ronaldo helped Juve win Serie A and the Supercoppa Italiana in his first season in Italy, scoring 28 goals in 43 games in all competitions. Read | Sarri drops hint of Juventus move But Nani — now playing …

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