Following C. Ronaldo's statement – a telling message from F. Ribery

2025-06-07 18:13

Cristiano Ronaldo before the Nations League final expressed his opinion about the Ballon d'Or award, whose value has declined, according to the legend.

C. Ronaldo said: "I think that the Ballon d'Or should always be won by the player who wins the Champions League. I believe this award has lost its value."

In 2013, two players competed for this award: Franck Ribery and Ronaldo, who did not win the Champions League that year. Ultimately, the Portuguese won it, defeating the Frenchman, who became the European champion with Bayern.

F. Ribery reacted to this quote on social media.

"So what, do you now need to win the Champions League to win the Ballon d'Or?" joked the Bayern Munich legend.