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.
