Afriupdate News
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Home
  • NewsNew
    • Headlines
    • Africa
    • Nigeria
    • National
    • World
    • Politics
  • Life
    • Beauty
    • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health & Wellness
    • Love and Relationships
    • Travel and Places
    • Music
    • TV Series
    • What’s New
  • Sports
    • Boxing
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Other Sports
  • Business
    • Insurance
  • Technology
    • Social media
    • Gadgets
  • Features
    • Guide & Tips
    • Jobs
    • Scholarship
    • Reviews
    • Opinion
  • Submit a News TipGot Tips?
GET NEWS ALARTS
No Result
View All Result
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Afriupdate News
No Result
View All Result
Afriupdate News
No Result
View All Result
ALERTS
  • News
  • Headlines
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Features
  • Life
  • Sports
  • Technology
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Sports Football

You lied, Ronaldo blasts Ballon d’Or organiser

AFP by AFP
December 1, 2021
in Football
0

Cristiano Ronaldo has accused the France Football editor of lying after he said the Portuguese’s only ambition was to retire with more Ballons d’Or than Lionel Messi.

Ballon d’Or organiser, Pascal Ferre, made the claim to the New York Times.

Paris St-Germain’s Messi won his seventh Ballon d’Or on Monday, with five-time winner Ronaldo voted sixth.

“I always win for myself and for the clubs I represent,” said Manchester United forward Ronaldo.

MORE FROM AFRIUPDATE

Ballon d’Or 2023 award winners, Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati. Composite: AFP

Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmatí win 2023 Ballon d’Or awards

October 30, 2023
Messi doubtful for Argentina qualifier with Paraguay

Messi doubtful for Argentina qualifier with Paraguay

October 12, 2023
Inter Miami’s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi vies for the ball during the Major League Soccer 2023 match between Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull arena in Harrison, New Jersey, August 26, 2023. (Photo by KENA BETANCUR / AFP)

Messi comes off bench to score as Miami win at Red Bulls

August 27, 2023
Messi seals move to Inter Miami, Beckham says it’s dream come true

Messi seals move to Inter Miami, Beckham says it’s dream come true

July 16, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT

“I win for myself and for those who love me. I don’t win against someone.”

On Friday, Ferre told the New York Times: “Ronaldo has only one ambition, and that is to retire with more Ballons d’Or than Messi – and I know that because he has told me.”

Ronaldo responded on social media, saying: “Pascal Ferre lied, he used my name to promote himself and to promote the publication he works for.

“It is unacceptable that the person responsible for awarding such a prestigious prize could lie in this way, in absolute disrespect for someone who has always respected France Football and the Ballon d’Or.
“The biggest ambition of my career is to win national and international titles for the clubs I represent and for the national team in my country.

ADVERTISEMENT

“The biggest ambition of my career is to leave my name written in golden letters in the history of world football.”

The Ballon d’Or – awarded to the best footballer of the year – is voted on by 180 journalists worldwide and presented by France Football.

Messi had already won the trophy more times than any other player, and his seventh success comes after wins in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019.

Ronaldo, who last won the award in 2017, finished outside the top five for the first time since 2010.

Either Messi or Ronaldo has collected the award every year from 2008 to 2019, apart from in 2018 when Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder, Luka Modric, won.

Follow our socials Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google News.

Related topics: Ballon d’OrCristian RonaldoLionel Messi
ShareTweetSendShare
ADVERTISEMENT
Next Post

Zimbabwe imposes 14-day travel quarantine to contain spread of Omicron

(Video) Ralf Rangnick discussed unique training method as Man United appointment nears

Man United Make New Shocking Choice Of Permanent Manager To Replace Rangnick

Nigeria Records Two Cases Of Omicron COVID-19 Variant

Nigeria Records Two Cases Of Omicron COVID-19 Variant

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy

© 2023 Afriupdate News. All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Google
Sign In with Linked In
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Sign Up with Google
Sign Up with Linked In
OR

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • Login
  • Sign Up
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Headlines
    • Africa
    • Nigeria
    • National
    • World
    • Politics
  • Life
    • Beauty
    • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health & Wellness
    • Love and Relationships
    • Travel and Places
    • Music
    • TV Series
    • What’s New
  • Sports
    • Boxing
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Other Sports
  • Business
    • Insurance
  • Technology
    • Social media
    • Gadgets
  • Features
    • Guide & Tips
    • Jobs
    • Scholarship
    • Reviews
    • Opinion
  • Submit a News Tip

© 2023 Afriupdate News. All Rights Reserved