Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
Cristiano Ronaldo has boldly challenged the integrity of prestigious awards like the Ballon d’Or and The Best, asserting that they are losing credibility in the face of undeniable statistics.
“We have to analyze the entire season. It’s not to say that Messi didn’t deserve the award, or Haaland or even Mbappe, I simply no longer believe in these awards,” stated Ronaldo, as he opened up about his skepticism regarding individual accolades in football.
The Portuguese football icon, who recently secured victory at the Globe Soccer awards, emphasized the significance of numbers in determining a player’s true prowess on the field. “It’s not because I won at the Globe Soccer, but these are facts, numbers are there and they don’t deceive,” he affirmed, underlining the importance of objective statistical analysis.
“They can’t take this trophy away from me because it’s a reality. I’m happier because the numbers are facts,” Ronaldo continued, alluding to his remarkable achievements that have been consistently backed by statistical evidence throughout his illustrious career.
The 37-year-old forward invited a retrospective examination of his performances at Manchester United and with the Portuguese national team. “If you go back and see what happened at Man United and Portugal, people actually considered me lost,” he revealed. However, Ronaldo’s resilience and focus proved pivotal, leading to an exceptional period at Al Nassr where he netted an impressive 54 goals.
The football maestro’s comments come as a bold challenge to the traditional narrative surrounding individual awards in football. As debates continue over the criteria used to determine the best player in the world, Ronaldo’s emphasis on tangible statistics adds a new dimension to the discussion.
While acknowledging the achievements of other top players, Cristiano Ronaldo remains steadfast in his belief that, ultimately, the numbers speak for themselves. As the football community reflects on the state of individual awards, Ronaldo’s assertion forces a reconsideration of the criteria used to judge the best in the game, ushering in a potential shift towards a more objective evaluation of players’ performances.