Portugal and Saudi Arabia's Al Nasr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has said he has become disillusioned with individual awards such as the Ballon d'Or and The Best award.
Ronaldo told Record:
I think that, in a way, these awards are losing credibility. It's not to say that Messi didn't deserve it, or Haaland or even Mbappe. I simply no longer believe in these awards. But there are facts, there are numbers. And the numbers don't deceive.
In 2023, the Portuguese striker became the highest scorer in the world with a total of 53 goals. Cristiano was voted the best player in the Middle East and received the Clobe Soccer Awards, given to the fans' favorite player.
Last October, Ronaldo left a laughing emoji under a post about the record eighth Ballon d'Or for Lionel Messi. He had earlier stated that his rivalry with the Argentine was a thing of the past.