Cristiano Ronaldo Challenges Ballon d'Or Nominees to Match What Lionel Messi and He Have Achieved
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Cristiano Ronaldo Challenges Ballon d'Or Nominees to Match What Lionel Messi and He Have Achieved
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has named the five players with the exception of Lionel Messi, who will pose a huge threat to his Ballon d'Or winning ambitions this year.
He also challenged this year's nominees to achieve greatness like Messi and himself at the highest level for more than 10 years.
The 33-year-old is looking to win the famed individual award for a record sixth time, more than any other player in history.
In an exclusive interview with France Football, Ronaldo cited his greatness and claimed that he is not obsessed with winning the Ballon d'Or.
He said, "I said many times, winning a sixth Ballon d'Or is not an obsession. And I do not ask the question in these terms. I already know, in my heart of hearts, that I am one of the best players in history."
However, he did reveal that he is ambitious and wants to win because he deserves it, saying, "Of course I want to win, this sixth Ballon d'Or. It would be a lie to tell you the opp…
