One of the legends of world football, Portugal national team and Al-Nassr club forward Cristiano Ronaldo shared his thoughts on individual trophies that have intrigued many. He expressed his views on personal achievements, including the most prestigious award in the football world, the "Ballon d'Or".
According to Ronaldo, too much attention should not be paid to such individual awards, as there are no clear and fair evaluation criteria for them. At the same time, the Portuguese star did not hide that he is well aware of the situations behind these awards.
“In my opinion, there is no clear criterion or fair evaluation system behind personal awards. I know the inner workings of these processes well, which is why I don't trust such trophies much. It is no secret that there are various interests and situations behind them,” said Cristiano.
In his speech, he also touched upon the rising star in football, Spain and Barcelona's young forward Lamine Yamal. According to Ronaldo, this talented player has all the possibilities and qualities to win the "Ballon d'Or" in the future. However, the Portuguese star emphasized that individual talent alone is not enough to achieve such a high-level award.
“Yamal is an amazing talent. Looking at him, you can see all the characteristics needed to win the 'Ballon d'Or'. However, in my opinion, to win an award like the 'Ballon d'Or', a player must have won the Champions League with their team. Because team achievements also play an important role in winning this award. However, I also understand that everyone has different opinions,” said the Portuguese star.
With this statement, Cristiano clarified various debates within the football community. His words have sparked widespread discussions among fans and experts.
It should be noted that the 40-year-old Ronaldo continues to showcase high-level performances this season. He is currently successfully continuing his career at Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr club and regularly stands out as the leader of his team.
Additionally, Ronaldo is expected to play a significant role in the match against Spain for his homeland Portugal in the Nations League final on May 8. This game could also be another opportunity for him to set new records.
