Liverpool central defender Mamadou Sakho caused a stir when he expressed his Ballon d’Or vote preferences, stating, “I would vote for Cristiano Ronaldo. I’m a top athlete, a football player, and Cristiano’s statistics are really impressive. Afterwards, my heartfelt vote is for Ribéry.”
This declaration led to discussions and debates, especially considering Sakho’s choice of Ronaldo over his friend and French teammate, Franck Ribéry. Ribéry, who had expressed his belief that he deserved the Ballon d’Or, responded to Sakho’s comments, expressing his disappointment but acknowledging that everyone is entitled to their opinion in football.
Despite the controversy, the Africa Top Sports.com community continued to vote for Cristiano Ronaldo, and the site reported a significant number of votes in favor of CR7. Ribéry indirectly highlighted his own achievements, such as winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League treble with Bayern Munich in 2013.
The debate and discussions surrounding the Ballon d’Or voting preferences continue, reflecting the passion and opinions within the football community.
