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Cristiano's Bold Ballon d'Or Claim

Published September 28, 2026 · Updated September 28, 2026 · El País

Cristiano Ronaldo controversially claimed he deserved the Ballon d'Or at age 23, citing his exceptional Manchester United season.

Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines at age 23 when he asserted that he deserved the Ballon d'Or award. Despite his remarkable season with Manchester United, where he scored 42 goals in 49 matches and won both Premier League and Champions League titles, the Portuguese forward's self-claim for the prestigious individual award sparked controversy. rocore.sbs

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