Wayne Rooney on 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings: Is this a joke, seriously? How can Raphinha be 5th while Vitinha is 3rd? Raphinha led his team in crucial moments, played with passion & heart & gave us magical nights. If that’s not worthy of the Ballon d’Or then what is? In my opinion, he should be no.1."
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The Ballon d’Or has always been heavily skewed towards the Champions League winners. Why are people acting surprised now?
- Messi 2019 (Liverpool won the UCL)
- Messi 2021 (Chelsea won the UCL)
- Messi 2023 (Man City won the UCL)
- Rodri 2024 (Real Madrid won the UCL)
The article is Wayne Rooney comments on Raphinha’s place, not Wayne Rooney is on the list.