Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to the news of Lionel Messi winning his 8th Ballon d’Or award, though some are unsure if his reaction is directed at Messi’s win or the organizers of the award due to the leaked rankings prior to the event. Recall that Ronaldo had previously criticized the Ballon d’Or organizers in 2022, accusing them of insincerity and misleading the public.
Messi, following his remarkable performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina emerged as champions, achieved a historic feat by winning the award for the eighth time.
Ronaldo’s response to the announcement is as follows:
