Senior Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo gave his opinion on the controversial Ballon d'Or 2024.
The current striker of Los Blancos Vinicius Junior He looked certain to secure his first title at the iconic ceremony in Paris at the end of 2024.
However, despite playing a crucial role in Real Madrid's Liga and UEFA Champions League doublethe Brazilian was overlooked for the No.1 place.
After learning of the decision to give the award to Spanish star Rodri, Real Madrid launched a boycott of the awards club, with the row ongoing.
Ronaldo spoke at the Globe Soccer Awards, as he and Vinicius Jr won awards in Dubai, and claimed the call was wrong as the latter deserved the title.
“He did a great job last season, and in my opinion, he deserved to win the Ballon d'Or,” as quoted by World of Sports.
“It was unfair and I say that in front of everyone.”
Real Madrid makes a quick turnaround, with an early return to league action, against Valencia on January 3, as the game in hand at the end of 2024.
