Cristiano Ronaldo labels the Ballon d’Or as ‘UNFAIR’ and that Rodri should not have won it – as five-time previous winner reveals who should have been the ‘clear’ recipient of this year’s gong

cristiano ronaldo Criticized the credibility of the historic awards ceremony and fired shots at the Ballon d’Or.

Ronaldo named Vinicius Jr as the best player in the world while praising his credibility at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards on Friday.

Vinicius Jr was named the Male Footballer of the Year at Atlantis, Dubai Manchester Cityof Rodri It won the equivalent award Ballon d’Or in controversial fashion Earlier this year.

Ronaldo said: ‘Vinicius Junior should have won the Ballon d’Or, in my opinion that’s clear.

‘It was unfair. That’s why I love the Globe Soccer Awards, they’re honest.’

Leading into the highly-publicized event, the Brazilian forward emerged as the bookies’ favorite to win both. League And Champions League with white people.

Cristiano Ronaldo insists Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior deserves to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or

The Brazilian forward did not attend the ceremony as Rodri claimed the award for the first time

Rodri is the first Premier League player to be awarded the honor since Ronaldo in 2008.

However, just hours before the event began, Real withdrew their 50-strong squad, with the Brazilian reportedly unable to win.

Instead, Rodri claimed the top prize after helping City become the first team to win four consecutive top-flight titles in England and serving as an integral component of Luis de la Fuente’s Euro 2024-winning Spain side.

Rodri became the first Premier League player to achieve the feat on his own since Ronaldo in 2008 with Manchester United when he was named the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner.