W. Rooney: 'If Raphinha isn’t worthy of winning the Ballon d'Or, then who is?'

2025-09-25 16:31 © scanpix

Former legendary Manchester United striker and England international Wayne Rooney stated that he did not understand how

Barcelona's winger Raphinha finished only in fifth place in the Ballon d'Or awards:

"It is a surprise, really. How did Raphinha take fifth place, while Vitinha took third?"

"He led his team in crucial moments, played with passion and heart, and gave us magical evenings. If he didn’t deserve to win this award, then who does?”

In my opinion, Raphinha should have won the Ballon d'Or award."

28-year-old Raphinha scored 34 goals in 57 matches last season.