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Cristiano Ronaldo continues to tackle in all directions. After demeaning Ligue 1, he attacked the Ballon d’Or and the FIFA The Best trophy.
For two days, Cristiano Ronaldo has been making controversial statements. The Portuguese lit the first fuse on Friday when he criticized Ligue 1 by comparing it to the Saudi championship in which he has been playing for a year. “ The Saudi League is not worse than Ligue 1. The Saudi Pro League is more competitive than Ligue 1, I can say that after a year there. We are already better than the French championship now. » But the former Real Madrid player obviously didn’t empty his bag during this evening of the Globe Soccer Awards. And so he did it again this Sunday.
This time, it’s in the columns of Record that Cristiano Ronaldo attacked trophies that he has won numerous times, but which today seem almost out of his reach (short of a sparkling Euro 2024 for him, for example). “ The Ballon d’Or and The Best are losing credibility. You have to analyze the whole season. This does not mean that Messi did not deserve it, nor Haaland, nor Mbappé. But I just don’t believe in these rewards anymore. And I’m not saying that because I won at the Globe Soccer Awards. But these are facts, figures. The numbers don’t lie. »
A rivalry in the background?
If he therefore assured that he was not attacking Lionel Messi, his combined statements are surprising to say the least, and many observers had already made the link between the Argentinian, the Portuguese’s former rival in the race for the various individual trophies of best player, and the acid words of Ronaldo. As a reminder, Messi played two seasons in Ligue 1 which he left last summer for MLS and Inter Miami. He also won the 2023 Ballon d’Or (his eighth in total) and The Best 2023 trophy. So many awards which seem to have stuck in Cristiano Ronaldo’s throat.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
