Messi After Winning Ballon D’Or Thinks Somebody Else Deserves It, Ronaldo Criticizes Organizer

Ballon d’Or 2021 was held last night in Paris where the famous footballer of all time Lionel Messi was awarded the honor. He won the prestigious award for scoring the most goals in a season 7^th time in a row but Messi thought somebody else deserve it more. Robert Lewandowski who plays for Bayern Munich is the true winner and he should have it, said Messi.

On the other end, a Portuguese footballer and Man United’s Cristiano Ronaldo criticized France Football- the organizer of Ballon d’Or. Here is why?

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Cristiano Ronaldo got angry with Pascal Ferre, who is the editor-in-chief of France Football, for what he said a day before the ceremony. He said, “Ronaldo has only one ambition, and that is to retire with more Ballons d’Or than Messi.”

Upon this, Ronaldo posted a long statement on Instagram clarifying his real ambition and how much disrespect Ferre’s word caused to him.  He claimed Ferre used his name to promote his works which is totally unacceptable. Cristiano also said that his only goal is to win for the club, fans, and himself.

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“I don’t win against someone,” said Ronaldo and also mention what his biggest aim is. He wants to be an example for every footballer in the world and his name should shine in the history of football with golden letters.

He ended his post by saying that all his focus is on the game and not winning more Ballon d'Or than Messi. Here's the full post

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Ronaldo has won 5 Ballon d'Or in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.