By Miracle Ogunde
Portugal and Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has stated why the Ballon d’Or award lacks credibility.
Ronaldo explained that Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Jr. did not win the 2024 Ballon d’Or because the award lacks credibility.
“Vini Jr. deserved to win the Ballon d’Or, but I’m not surprised… not only because I didn’t win it or not, but because it lacks credibility.
“He won the Champions League and scored goals,” Ronaldo said (as per journalist Fabrizio Romano on X).
Recall that Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Vinicius last year.
Vinicius was the favorite for the 2024 Ballon d’Or following his impressive season with Real Madrid.
The Brazilian international scored 25 goals and provided 12 assists in 40 games across competitions for Los Blancos.
He also won the Champions League, LaLiga, and Supercopa de España with Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
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