MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid’s decision to boycott last year’s Ballon d’Or awards ahead of his team’s Champions League playoff against Manchester City.
Cristiano Ronaldo, former Real Madrid star and one of the greatest ... He did not hold back when discussing the Ballon d’Or, expressing that Vinicius Junior should be the top contender for ...
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains his side were right to boycott last year's Ballon d'Or after Vinicius Jr was beaten to the award by Manchester City's Rodri. Ancelotti defends Real ...
2025 As much comes as an evident dig at Real Madrid and star attacker Vinícius, in response to their reactions to Rodri pipping the Brazilian to last year’s Ballon d’Or. As per a report from ...
"If I was coming out and Steven Gerrard had won the Ballon d'Or, and he'd beaten a Real Madrid player, that would annoy me as a Liverpool player. "It's like a jinx. I don't like stuff like that.
Rodri's Ballon d'Or win was a notable result for the player himself, and for Manchester City, but it also meant a lot to Claude Makelele. Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Makelele was arguably ...
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid's decision to boycott last year's Ballon d'Or awards ahead of his team's Champions League playoff against Manchester City.