Wayne Rooney on 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings: Is this a joke, seriously? How can Raphinha be 5th while Vitinha is 3rd? Raphinha led his team in crucial moments, played with passion & heart & gave us magical nights. If that’s not worthy of the Ballon d’Or then what is? In my opinion, he should be no.1."
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The article is Wayne Rooney comments on Raphinha’s place, not Wayne Rooney is on the list.
The Ballon d’Or has always been heavily skewed towards the Champions League winners. Why are people acting surprised now?
- Messi 2019 (Liverpool won the UCL)
- Messi 2021 (Chelsea won the UCL)
- Messi 2023 (Man City won the UCL)
- Rodri 2024 (Real Madrid won the UCL)