Ronaldo: I deserve the Ballon d'Or

peterstorey · 24th October 2008, 19:57

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Originally Posted by kietotheworld

What else do I have to do to win the Ballon d'Or and Fifa award?"

Be better than Messi?

a_devil_inside · 24th October 2008, 20:03

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What else do I have to do to win the Ballon d'Or and Fifa award

score the winner against Everton tomorrow

MUFCgal · 24th October 2008, 20:04

His arrogance doesn't bother me in the slightest, when you're that good why not have a bit of arrogance? Cantona had the same type of arrogant aura about him, and what Ronaldo said is the complete truth. He came 2nd/3rd in the awards last year, he came back stronger to score 42 goals and help his team win the League & European Cup, what else can he do? It's the absolute truth he's saying. I fully expect him to pick up both awards and if he doesn't, then it's a bloody farce. As SAF said, if anybody else wins them then give us the guy who does

MUFCgal · 24th October 2008, 20:07

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Be better than Messi?

Right now on form, he might not be but certainly over the past year, he's been better than Messi.

VP · 24th October 2008, 20:09

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Originally Posted by MUFCgal

His arrogance doesn't bother me in the slightest, when you're that good why not have a bit of arrogance? Cantona had the same type of arrogant aura about him, and what Ronaldo said is the complete truth. He came 2nd/3rd in the awards last year, he came back stronger to score 42 goals and help his team win the League & European Cup, what else can he do? It's the absolute truth he's saying. I fully expect him to pick up both awards and if he doesn't, then it's a bloody farce. As SAF said, if anybody else wins them then give us the guy who does

Cantona was even more arrogant than him.

Journo: "Who's the greatest French player ever?"
Cantona: Me

VP · 24th October 2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Ruben

"There are many good players in the world, who all deserve it. Which one deserves it most, is not up to me to decide."

He does say some of that. But just says he thinks he deserves it which isn't too controversial.

PeteReDevil · 24th October 2008, 20:19

It's fair that anyone who's such a clear cut favorite for both awards to say so. And why not be a bit arrogant when you're the BPITW?

peterstorey · 24th October 2008, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Cantona was even more arrogant than him.

Journo: "Who's the greatest French player ever?"
Cantona: Me

Yeah but Cantona had charm (and you suspected he was taking the piss a bit) Ronaldo's a bit dim and charmless.

Simon Adebesi · 24th October 2008, 20:35

Cantona certainly had more class than Ronaldo.

VP · 24th October 2008, 20:40

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Yeah but Cantona had charm (and you suspected he was taking the piss a bit) Ronaldo's a bit dim and charmless.

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Originally Posted by Simon Adebesi

Cantona certainly had more class than Ronaldo.

That's true.

Ronaldo doesn't have the charisma to get away with his arrogance. Henry was another one who was arrogant but couldn't get away with it.

peterstorey · 24th October 2008, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Henry was another one who was arrogant but couldn't get away with it.

Could too!

Top · 24th October 2008, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Cantona was even more arrogant than him.

Journo: "Who's the greatest French player ever?"
Cantona: Me

No different from what Ronaldo said a few weeks back...

Journo: "Who's the best player ever?"
Ronaldo: "Me"

Rio said Maradona.

vijay · 24th October 2008, 21:04

Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d’or bar none. Being an arrogant footballer sounds okay, almost all great players were arrogant in thier own rights but conducting himself like a twat for other interview is a different argument altogether as his self appreciative hysterical prattlings is increasing proportionally with time. Two good seasons he has already declared him the greatest thing since sliced bread. Even Rooney fans are less annoying.

kiristao · 25th October 2008, 05:48

I think he totally deserves it. If he doesnt win it this time around, I dont see any United player ever winning it. Highest number of goals in the CL, Highest number of goals in the Premiership and reaching the qtrs of the EURo's... what more can he really do?

Alex · 25th October 2008, 05:53

When Ronaldo hit his top form last year, which was pretty much October on, he was fucking unstoppable, he conquered and conquered Europe he should be awarded both. I had no fear going into any of the games last year, because he always seemed as though he could score a winner in every match

Ekeke · 25th October 2008, 09:08

Ronaldo was the best player last season no question. For all his ability and pieces of great skill, Messi's barcelona side won fuck all.

If he had the season Ronaldo had, scoring 42 goals I'd imagine his side would have won the double like we did.

The one not so bright spot was this summer's Euros. Portugal underperformed. That said, Ronaldo was involved in all the good things they did coming forward. His performance wasnt in the least bit bad, just not what you'd expect from the best player in the world.

Messi was great in the olympics and has been on fire so far this season. But it should be too little too late against a winger who outscored europe's strikers all season long. 42 goals no winger is likely to ever manage again.

Murphman · 25th October 2008, 09:28

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

I had one horror incident about ten years ago at a work Xmas party. The details shall forever remain unspoken by me. Since then I've been careful not to go beyond the point of no return. Easier said than done though.

Is that the one where you woke up the next day with a sore arse vowing never to touch Jack Daniels again?

VP · 25th October 2008, 09:36

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Could too!

Nah, came across as a twat most times. Poor man's Cantona.

GE · 25th October 2008, 10:13

I hate his arrogance, it fucking annoys me.

He does deserve the award though, without a doubt.

kouroux · 25th October 2008, 10:18

I wish this award would be given today cause it would all those Messi Vs Ronaldo arugments.
Ronaldo should win it but since we know sometimes players who didn't deserve it won the award ,you never know.

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24th October 2008, 20:04	#43 (permalink)
MUFCgal First Team Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belfast,Northern Ireland Posts: 17,827	His arrogance doesn't bother me in the slightest, when you're that good why not have a bit of arrogance? Cantona had the same type of arrogant aura about him, and what Ronaldo said is the complete truth. He came 2nd/3rd in the awards last year, he came back stronger to score 42 goals and help his team win the League & European Cup, what else can he do? It's the absolute truth he's saying. I fully expect him to pick up both awards and if he doesn't, then it's a bloody farce. As SAF said, if anybody else wins them then give us the guy who does

24th October 2008, 20:19	#47 (permalink)
PeteReDevil iPete Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: http://bit.ly/9aS6f9 Posts: 3,147	It's fair that anyone who's such a clear cut favorite for both awards to say so. And why not be a bit arrogant when you're the BPITW?

24th October 2008, 20:35	#49 (permalink)
Simon Adebesi First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sanctity, like a cat, abhors filth. Posts: 6,061	Cantona certainly had more class than Ronaldo.

24th October 2008, 21:04	#53 (permalink)
vijay Im rude and disprespectful to the ladies of the forum,though Im happy to cruise Jason and Suresh Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 狗杂种,闭嘴辱罵,用俚語說...废物点心 : Dinamic Dude Posts: 16,334	Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d’or bar none. Being an arrogant footballer sounds okay, almost all great players were arrogant in thier own rights but conducting himself like a twat for other interview is a different argument altogether as his self appreciative hysterical prattlings is increasing proportionally with time. Two good seasons he has already declared him the greatest thing since sliced bread. Even Rooney fans are less annoying.

25th October 2008, 05:48	#54 (permalink)
kiristao Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Goa, India Posts: 1,694	I think he totally deserves it. If he doesnt win it this time around, I dont see any United player ever winning it. Highest number of goals in the CL, Highest number of goals in the Premiership and reaching the qtrs of the EURo's... what more can he really do?

25th October 2008, 05:53	#55 (permalink)
Alex Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ____ Posts: 42,275	When Ronaldo hit his top form last year, which was pretty much October on, he was fucking unstoppable, he conquered and conquered Europe he should be awarded both. I had no fear going into any of the games last year, because he always seemed as though he could score a winner in every match

25th October 2008, 09:08	#56 (permalink)
Ekeke First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,739	Ronaldo was the best player last season no question. For all his ability and pieces of great skill, Messi's barcelona side won fuck all. If he had the season Ronaldo had, scoring 42 goals I'd imagine his side would have won the double like we did. The one not so bright spot was this summer's Euros. Portugal underperformed. That said, Ronaldo was involved in all the good things they did coming forward. His performance wasnt in the least bit bad, just not what you'd expect from the best player in the world. Messi was great in the olympics and has been on fire so far this season. But it should be too little too late against a winger who outscored europe's strikers all season long. 42 goals no winger is likely to ever manage again.

25th October 2008, 10:13	#59 (permalink)
GE Captain Rio Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 12,757	I hate his arrogance, it fucking annoys me. He does deserve the award though, without a doubt.

25th October 2008, 10:18	#60 (permalink)
kouroux First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Djibouti (La terre des braves) Posts: 25,549	I wish this award would be given today cause it would all those Messi Vs Ronaldo arugments. Ronaldo should win it but since we know sometimes players who didn't deserve it won the award ,you never know.