Mino Raiola, the agent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, expressed his strong belief that Ibrahimovic deserved the 2013 Ballon d’Or, which was ultimately awarded to Cristiano Ronaldo. Raiola asserted that, in his opinion, Ibrahimovic is the best player in the world and that the Ballon d’Or should have gone to him. Raiola emphasized Ibrahimovic’s remarkable achievements across various clubs and stated that the decision is more political than based on merit.
Furthermore, Raiola advocated for a Ballon d’Or chosen by the fans, managed by an independent body, and conducted in an open and transparent manner. He expressed his disregard for awards given by experts and suggested that a global and democratic approach, involving the public and the internet, would be more meaningful. Raiola’s comments came in response to the FIFA-organized Ballon d’Or, and he echoed sentiments shared by others who question the transparency and fairness of the current award system.
It’s worth noting that Raiola’s perspective aligns with his role as Ibrahimovic’s agent, and opinions on individual player performances can vary widely within the football community.
