Cristiano Ronaldo has shared his two cents on Vinicius Jr not winning the Ballon d'Or this year. The Real Madrid forward was one of the frontrunners to win the individual award this year. However, the Brazilian finished behind Manchester City midfielder Rodri.

Cristiano Ronaldo backed his old club Real Madrid and former rival Manchester City to return to the peak of their powers, as the two European giants approach the midpoint of what has been a difficult season for both.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest figure to fan the flames, delivering his verdict at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Friday. According to Ronaldo, it was Vinicius Junior—not Rodri—who deserved football’s highest individual accolade.

On Friday, the Globe Soccer Awards took place in Dubai where Cristiano Ronaldo collected the award for the best Middle East player thanks to his scoring feats at Al-Nassr. This season, the 39-year-old has 16 goals and three assists in 19 appearances in all competitions.

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. has this evening responded to the message of support sent his way by club legend Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo, for those who may have missed it, grabbed the headlines once

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he believes Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was unfairly snubbed for this year's men's Ballon d'Or award.

Former five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo feels Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr should have won the prestigious award this year, where he stood second, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri taking home the coveted trophy.

Cristiano Ronaldo labels Rodri's Ballon d'Or win as 'unfair,' as the five-time winner reveals who he thinks should have won the prize