In the midst of the controversy, Cristiano Ronaldo, currently standing out as a forward for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, generated controversy by questioning the credibility of prestigious awards such as the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Awards. These comments came after Lionel Messi won these awards last week. Ronaldo, for his part, was recognized with the award for the best player in the Middle East, the fans' favorite player, and the coveted Maradona Award for the best scorer of the year.
The Portuguese star not only shone on the field of play with his sporting exploits, but also left his mark in an exclusive interview with the newspaper Récord. On this occasion, CR7 criticized the awards given in London, where Messi was crowned with his third The Best trophy (2019, 2022 and 2023).
During 2023, Ronaldo reached a staggering 54 goals, beating prominent forwards in the race for the 'Maradona Award' for the best scorer of the year. These numbers underscore his adaptability and consistency in performance, regardless of the team or league in which he plays.
In an interview for the Portuguese newspaper Récord, the star indicated: “I think that, in a way, these awards (Ballon d'Or and The Best) are losing credibility. "We have to analyze the entire season." And he added: "I don't want to say that Messi didn't deserve it or (Erling) Haaland or even (Kylian) Mbappé. I simply don't believe in these awards anymore. And it's not because he won in Globe Soccer. But they are facts, they are numbers. And the numbers don't lie."
