Source: USA TODAY Sports/am Navarro
[Saba Sports News] During a recent event, Brazilian
legendary star Ronaldo was interviewed by media reporters, and his response
regarding this year’s Ballon d’Or winner surprised many. Ronaldo openly stated
that Lionel Messi, the Argentine star, would undoubtedly win the prestigious
award this year. Ronaldo expressed, “Messi’s performance in the World Cup
is truly exceptional, bringing to mind the achievements of the late greats Pele
and Maradona.” The 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to take place on
October 30th at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, and the men’s shortlist
includes 30 players.