Ribery mocks Ronaldo's comments about the Ballon d'Or
The retired French star Franck Ribery, former Bayern Munich player, sarcastically commented on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent statements about the criteria for winning the Ballon d'Or.
Ronaldo had stated that the winner of the Ballon d'Or should be a player from a team that has won the UEFA Champions League, emphasizing: "In my opinion, the winner should be from the team that has achieved titles, especially the Champions League."
The Portuguese star's comments reopened the debate regarding the 2013 edition of the award, which Ronaldo won despite Bayern Munich winning the Champions League and Ribery having an exceptional season.
Ribery did not miss the opportunity and responded through his Instagram account with a sarcastic post, asking: "So, do you need to win the Champions League to get the Ballon d'Or?" adding laughing emojis to emphasize the sarcastic tone.
Fans linked Ribery's response directly to the 2013 season, when he finished third behind Ronaldo and Messi, despite many believing he was more deserving of the award.
Ronaldo had stated that the winner of the Ballon d'Or should be a player from a team that has won the UEFA Champions League, emphasizing: "In my opinion, the winner should be from the team that has achieved titles, especially the Champions League."
The Portuguese star's comments reopened the debate regarding the 2013 edition of the award, which Ronaldo won despite Bayern Munich winning the Champions League and Ribery having an exceptional season.
Ribery did not miss the opportunity and responded through his Instagram account with a sarcastic post, asking: "So, do you need to win the Champions League to get the Ballon d'Or?" adding laughing emojis to emphasize the sarcastic tone.
Fans linked Ribery's response directly to the 2013 season, when he finished third behind Ronaldo and Messi, despite many believing he was more deserving of the award.
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