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Cristiano Ronaldo launches a tough letter against the Ballon d'Or ceremony
This new edition of the Ballon d'Or has been surrounded by controversy in recent hours, especially after hearing a letter from Cristiano Ronaldo in response to France Football. The Portuguese was one of the nominees in this edition who finished in the sixth port and did not travel to Paris to be present at the ceremony.
This letter has been addressed to Pascal Ferre, who is the editor-in-chief of France Football, the publication that has awarded this prestigious award since 1956.
It must be remembered that Pascal Ferre said just a few days ago that Cristiano Ronaldo only had one ambition and to retire with more Ballons d'Or than Leo Messi, ensuring that CR7 has told him so.
So this Monday the Portuguese has responded forcefully and has also assured that Pascal has lied and has justified his absence from the event with a supposed quarantine that should not exist at this point.
Cristiano Ronaldo's response to Pascal
Cristiano Ronaldo has not hesitated to respond to Pascal Ferrer's statement a few hours after the start of the 2021 Golden Ball Award event, a ceremony that has been organized at the Chaételet Theater, in the city of Paris.
The Manchester United striker has not wanted to travel to the French capital despite being nominated for the trophy. However, social networks have exploded after a harsh message:
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"Today's outcome has explained why Pascal Ferré's statements last week, when he affirmed that my only ambition was to finish my career as a footballer with more Ballon d'Or than Lionel Messi." Pascal Ferré has simply lied, he uses my name in order to promote himself and promote the publication for which he works. I find it very unacceptable that the person responsible for awarding such an important award could lie in this way, it is an absolute lack of respect against someone who has always respected France Football and the Ballon d'Or. Again he has lied today by justifying my absence from the gala with a supposed quarantine that does not have to exist. I always want to congratulate all those who win, within the sports field and fair play that have guided my career during all this time and I do it because I do not like to be against anyone. I always want to win for myself and for the clubs I represent, I win for myself and for those who love me, I don't beat anyone. The main ambition of my career is to be able to win titles with the national team of my country. The greatest ambition of my career is to be a good example for all those who are or who want to become professional athletes. The greatest ambition of my career is to be able to leave my name written in gold letters in the history of world football. I will finish this, commenting that my attention is on the next game with Manchester United and on everything that, together with my teammates and fans, we can achieve this season. The rest?, it's just the rest.
