The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding the Ballon d'Or and the criteria for winning it, particularly revolving around a past incident involving Franck Ribery. Ribery was notably snubbed by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013, an issue that resurfaces as Ronaldo comments that only players who win the Champions League deserve to win the Ballon d'Or. Ribery's response raises questions about the necessity of winning team honors for individual recognition, reflecting the complex dynamics of awards in football.
I love drama. I mean, who doesn't? Certainly not Bayern Munich or anyone associated with it. The club is called FC Hollywood for a reason.
The individual awards have lost some consensus; I can't say anything about who should win. In my opinion, those who stand out and win the Champions League should win.
Ribery responded to the same on an Instagram story. "So you NEED to win the Champions League to win the Ballon d'Or?"
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