Lionel Messi secured his 8th Ballon d’Or following his previous triumphs in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2021. This latest victory has sparked debate and even brought a chuckle from CR7.
Tomas Roncero, a journalist for As Television, provided his analysis of the evening to the Spanish media. In a video posted on Instagram, he stated, « Hello, friends, what we knew has become a reality. Messi was going to receive the Ballon d’Or again. Congratulations, Leo, congratulations, champion. »
This seemingly serious statement elicited laughter from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese footballer responded by posting four laughing emojis, likely expressing his ironic disagreement with the Spanish journalist’s remarks.
