Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday put out a prolonged assertion on Instagram, blasting France Football editor-in-chief Pascal Ferre for claiming that Portuguese had advised him that he wished to retire with extra Ballon d’Ors than Argentine celebrity Lionel Messi.
“Ronaldo has only one ambition, and that is to retire with more Ballons d’Or than Messi…. and I know that because he has told me,” Ferre was quoted as saying.
Ronaldo has hit out at this declare, branding the assertion as unfaithful. He says he’s not determined to land extra Ballon d’Ors than Messi.
Ronaldo’s instagram put up reads, “Today’s consequence explains why Pascal Ferré’s statements final week, when he acknowledged that I confided in him that my solely ambition was to complete my profession with extra Golden Balls than Lionel Messi. Pascal Ferré lied, he used my title to advertise himself and to advertise the publication he works for.
“It is unacceptable that the particular person accountable for awarding such a prestigious prize might lie on this method, in absolute disrespect for somebody who has at all times revered France Football and the Ballon d’Or. And he lied once more immediately, justifying my absence from the Gala with an alleged quarantine that has no cause to exist. I at all times need to congratulate those that win, throughout the sportsmanship and fair-play which have guided my profession for the reason that starting, and I do it as a result of I’m by no means in opposition to anybody.
“I at all times win for myself and for the golf equipment I symbolize, I win for myself and for individuals who love me. I don’t win in opposition to anybody. The largest ambition of my profession is to win nationwide and worldwide titles for the golf equipment I symbolize and for the nationwide crew in my nation.
“The largest ambition of my profession is to be an excellent instance for all those that are or need to be skilled footballers. The largest ambition of my profession is to depart my title written in golden letters within the historical past of world soccer.
“I will end by saying that my focus is already on Manchester United’s next game and on everything that, together with my team-mates and our fans, we can still achieve this season. The rest? The rest is just the rest…”
Ronaldo has 5 Ballon d’Or awards heading into tonight’s ceremony, whereas Messi has six.
