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Ronaldo Questions Ballon d’Or Credibility After Vinícius Misses Out
Cristiano Ronaldo has voiced his opinion that Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior was more deserving of the 2024 Ballon d’Or than Manchester City’s Rodri. Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo remarked, “In my opinion, he [Vinícius] deserved to win the golden ball [Ballon d’Or award].
It was unfair in my opinion. I say this in front of everybody. They gave it to Rodri, he deserved it too, but they should have given it to Vinícius because he won the Champions League and scored in the final.”
Vinícius Júnior had an outstanding season with Real Madrid, scoring 24 goals in 39 matches and playing a pivotal role in securing both the LaLiga and Champions League titles. He even found the net in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
In contrast, Rodri was instrumental in Manchester City’s success, leading them to a fourth consecutive Premier League title and inspiring Spain’s Euro 2024 victory.
The Ballon d’Or, awarded by France Football magazine since 1956, is determined by votes from journalists representing the top 100 FIFA-ranked countries.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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