Vincent Garcia emphasizes that the Portuguese international “didn’t shine at the World Cup and plays in a league with limited visibility”
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Vincent Garcia, editor-in-chief of ‘France Football’ and one of the main people responsible for awarding the Ballon d’Or, gave an interview to the German portal ‘TZ’ where he spoke about the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who for the first time since 2004 is not among those nominated for the award.
“Ronaldo’s absence was not, at all, a topic of discussion among the committee. He did not shine at the World Cup and plays in a league that has limited visibility [Arábia Saudita]. Still, he continues to be a great player,” he said, before addressing the ‘leaks’ that point to Messi as the favorite.
“There have always been rumors. This is a game for the media. We understand the desire to announce the Ballon d’Or winner in advance, but we shouldn’t always believe the rumors. Few people know that,” he continued.
Garcia also praised Bellingham, considering that the English midfielder is “a serious candidate for the Ballon d’Or” in the future. “AND [um jogador] even impressive. He is a serious candidate, especially if he continues to perform well at Real Madrid and if England shines in the European Championship. He is a versatile, intelligent and very mature player for his age”, he concluded.
It should be noted that the Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place tomorrow, Monday.
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