Benzema has ‘responded’ to Cristiano after the Portuguese striker’s recent statements in an interview with Rio Ferdinand. Cristiano Ronaldo surprised the public when, when talking about the next candidates for the Ballon d’Or, he not only omitted his former teammate Karim Benzema , but also put Kylian Mbappé above him. The Portuguese highlighted new names such as Lamine Yamal , but left out one of the key players in his career.
During the conversation, Ferdinand presented Cristiano with the option of choosing between Mbappé or Benzema, and the Portuguese did not hesitate to opt for the current Real Madrid ‘9’. This decision did not go down well with the former striker of the white club, who was fundamental to many of the achievements shared by both during their years together. Benzema , who has been recognized for his talent, felt “attacked” by the omission of Cristiano, especially after the successful connection they forged.
Benzema ‘answers’ Cristiano in a very particular way. Through a ‘story’ on Instagram, the Al Ittihad striker shared an image of his 2022 Ballon d’Or. Highlighting an achievement that Mbappé, despite his great talent, has not yet achieved. The message was clear: Benzema’s success cannot be ignored, and his contribution to football cannot be denied.
Despite this response, Cristiano seems convinced that the future of the Ballon d’Or belongs to Mbappé. Meanwhile, young talents such as Lamine Yamal are beginning to gain ground on the international football scene.
