When Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon d’Or, I was with the team two or three times. We were happy for his success. “But when he didn’t win, he wasn’t happy, and he said to everyone: ‘I think I am. more deserving,'” Silva recalled in an interview with L’Equipe (France).
The Golden Ball is the individual award that is regarded as the most prestigious in all of football, and Ronaldo has won a total of five of them. The award is given out by France Football magazine. However, ever since he parted ways with Real in 2018, he has not been victorious in a single title match. In the meantime, if Lionel Messi wins in 2022, he will have seven Golden Balls to his name, which will solidify his reputation as the best player of his generation.
Bernardo Silva gave an interview to L’Equipe on May 12
Messi continues to be the leading candidate for the 2023 Golden Ball, despite Ronaldo’s departure from elite football when he relocated to Saudi Arabia to play. Due to the World Cup victory, he contributed seven goals and three assists to in 2022. Messi has earned two “Sports Oscars” since last year’s tournament in Qatar: The Best from FIFA and the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Silva stated, “If Erling Haaland wins the Champions League, he should be considered for the Ballon d’Or.” If Real Madrid wins the Champions League, the same could be said about Vinicius. In general, this is the case. between Messi and the champion of the Champions League. Currently, I will select Messi.”
Kylian Mbappe once scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final and was the tournament’s leading scorer in 2022, but according to Silva’s prediction, the French striker did not surpass Lionel Messi in the Top 5 Golden Balls.
Haaland is not in the World Cup, but its amateur level is thriving. During the 2022-2023 season, he scored 51 goals in 47 matches, enabling Manchester City to win the English Premier League, reach the Champions League semifinals, and win the FA Cup. Man City will become the second English club to achieve the treble if they win all of their games.
Vinicius is also enjoying a successful club season. The 22-year-old Brazilian forward scored 23 goals in 51 matches to help Real Madrid win the King’s Cup and advance to the Champions League semifinals. Real’s Vinicius scored the opening goal in the semi-final first leg 1-1 stalemate with Manchester City.
