“
Ronaldo has only one ambition: to retire with more Ballons d'Or than Messi. I know because he told me.
This is what Pascal Ferré, editor-in-chief of
France Football
, said in an interview with the
New York Times
. Words that did not really please the person concerned ... Absent this Monday in Paris, for the presentation of the 65th Golden Ball, Cristiano Ronaldo says that Mr. Ferré "
lied
". And the five-time winner of the Golden Ball to add: "
He used my name to promote himself and the publication he works for.
It is unacceptable that the person responsible for the presentation of such a prestigious award could lie like this, in an absolute lack of respect for someone who has always respected France Football and the Ballon d'Or.
And he lied again today, justifying my absence from the Gala by an alleged quarantine which has no reason to exist.
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The 2016 European champion continues his argument by asserting that he "
does not win against anyone
" but "
for (him) and for the clubs (that he) represents, those who (him) love
", dismissing the idea to chase after the supreme individual award simply to match or surpass his eternal rival, Leo Messi.
Remember that the Argentinian superstar of Paris Saint-Germain holds six Golden Balls, one more than “CR7”.
Which Messi is THE big favorite for the 2021 edition, ahead of Robert Lewandowski (Bayern) and Karim Benzema (Real).
“The biggest ambition of my career is to leave my name written in gold letters in the history of world football. "
Cristiano Ronaldo
“
The biggest ambition of my career is to win national and international titles for the clubs I represent and for the national team of my country. The biggest ambition of my career is to be a good example for all those who are or want to be professional footballers. The greatest ambition of my career is to leave my name inscribed in gold letters in the history of world football
, ”explains the 36-year-old Portuguese star, who is back at Manchester United this season after having carried the colors of the Real Madrid (2009-18) and Juventus Turin (2018-21). And to conclude: "
I will close by saying that my focus is already on the next Manchester United game and what, with my teammates and fans, we can still achieve this season.
The rest ?
The rest is just the rest ...
”Ronaldo won the Golden Ball in 2008 with MU and 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 at Real Madrid.
