For several years now, the Ballon d’Or has been subject to criticism. In the media and online, many athletes and sports commentators criticize this individual award.
In an interview with AS, the legendary goalkeeper of Real Madrid, Iker Casillas, shared his thoughts on the Ballon d’Or. Below is his statement on the subject:
This summer, with the European Championship and the Copa América, there are three favorites for the Ballon d’Or, all from Madrid: Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinici
These three are not just world-class players; they are the best there is. I don’t think there are many other players capable of taking these three spots. Regardless of the Ballon d’Or, which I haven’t believed in for a long time. I don’t believe in this kind of award because I think it’s not fair and doesn’t truly reflect what you have done during the season.
Toni Kroos, how do you convince him not to retire?
It’s such a personal decision that we can’t discuss it. It’s clear that he’s been thinking about it for a long time and he will want to enjoy other things that make him happier. A guy like him, who has practically won everything in football, has also earned the right to decide what he wants to do and what he doesn’t want to do, so give a little more to those of us who love football. When a player like him, such a legend, leaves, we are sad, we are nostalgic. But I’m sure he has thought a lot about it. You have two little football fans at home, haven’t they already asked you about Kroos?
When I was young, I was also sad to see Butragueño leave. But I understand that it’s a process and that tomorrow he will already be somewhat forgotten. But it’s true that you say, playing as well as he does, being as good physically, how is it possible that he leaves football, but he has the explanation. You have to ask him why he’s stopping.
You have won three European Cups, how would you define Real Madrid’s moment?
It reminds us that in the last century, Real Madrid held the hegemony of the old European Cup and that in this century, Real Madrid continues to hold the hegemony of the Champions League. The club has returned to what it has always been, it’s a reference club, the best club in the world. Things are done well.
That’s how it is. Having the image it has, all the titles it has won, despite the players who have left the club… For that gene, for everything that has been transmitted, Real Madrid is the best. I remember twenty years ago, people might not have looked favorably on coming to Real Madrid and today, everyone wants to come and play at Real.
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