Ballon d’Or: Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly ‘Upset’ About Awards, Reasons Explained

• Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly ‘very upset’ with the organizers of the hugely popular Ballon d’Or Awards
• The Portuguese maestro, who was awarded the Golden Ball award five times, has abstained from the awards for a while.
• He even refrained from voting for the Kopa Trophy, a category awarded to the best young player.

Vincent Garcia, Editor-in-Chief of France Football, recently hinted: Cristiano Ronaldo They may feel “sorry” towards the Ballon d’Or organisers.

Vinicius Junior or Rodri will be crowned the best footballer in the world on Monday night at this year’s prestigious event, organized in partnership with UEFA.

Accordingly talkSPORTNeither Vinicius nor Rodri have won the Ballon d’Or before, but one of them will join an elite list that includes legends such as Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Ricardo Kaka.

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Is Ronaldo angry with Ballon d’Or organizers?

Past winners all have the option of attending the annual ceremony, but Ronaldo’s absence this year is likely more than just a scheduling conflict.

According to Garcia, “The winners have the right to return for all future ceremonies, but not all of them show up; some are very angry with us.”

In an interview with The Times, Garcia hinted that Ronaldo’s relationship with the Ballon d’Or organizers may have soured, stating that the Portuguese star had refrained from voting for the Kopa Trophy, a category awarded to the best young player, for the second year in a row.

“I’m not sure Cristiano is upset; I don’t talk to him directly, but I know… Cristiano didn’t vote last year, he didn’t vote this year,” Garcia shared. Nassr District.

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Ronaldo’s subtle touches at the Ballon d’Or Awards

Ronaldo’s subtle jabs at Messi on social media suggest discontent remains, despite him saying any rivalry with the Argentine star in 2023 is a thing of the past and that he “respects” Messi’s achievements.

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner captured comments It’s a contrast to the intensity of the past, leading fans to speculate whether his actions on social media indicate an unresolved rivalry.

Leaked results show 2024 Ballon d’Or winner

In related news, TUKO.co.ke He announced this just hours before the big ceremony in Paris.

According to the alleged leak, Vinicius Junior will take the top spot with 630 votes, narrowly edging out Rodri, who reportedly received 576 votes, with Jude Bellingham completing the podium.

Ronaldo thanked Messi

TUKO.co.ke He also reported that his long-time rival Lionel Messi has surpassed him on the pitch.

Despite their fierce rivalry, Ronaldo admitted in a 2016 interview that there was one aspect of Messi’s game that he envied: his outstanding left foot.

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