Ronaldo Questions Messi’s 7 Ballon d’Or

Ronaldo, considered the best footballer ever, turned 40 on Wednesday. The Portugal international plays with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League and is projected to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ronaldo is retiring, like his opponent Lionel Messi, who plays for Inter Miami. Both players routinely faced each other for Barcelona and Real Madrid in their prime.In an interview with La Sexta, the former Manchester United player questioned the Ballon d’Or’s selection process and said Vinicius Jr. deserved it more than Rodri last year. This was a veiled barb at Messi winning more Ballon d’Or awards than him. Ronaldo has five Ballon d’Ors while Messi has seven.

There’s no credibility; Vinicius should win the Ballon d’Or. It made me angry several times. Over time, I realized these are unwinnable battles, he continued.

Something usually happens to make you appreciate what you’ve been through. Sometimes I forget my accomplishments because I’m competitive. If I were someone else, I would have abandoned football 10 years ago. I differ.”

Compared to other football greats, he said, “Taste is one thing, saying this, that, or that, whether you prefer Messi, Pele, or Maradona, I hear it and respect it, but to say Cristiano isn’t complete is a lie The most complete. From the bottom of my heart, I’m the best.”

Messi and Ronaldo have won 77 official awards (Messi 44, Ronaldo 33) and consistently scored 50 goals in a season. Only two players have scored over 800 goals for club and country.