In football, rivalry often takes center stage, and the debate over who deserves the prestigious Ballon d'Or award is one that never seems to end. This time, the spotlight is on Cristiano Ronaldo and his rather contentious response to Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or win.

The controversy erupted when journalist Tomás Roncero voiced his opinion on Messi's latest Ballon d'Or victory. Roncero made a bold statement, arguing that Messi's success should be viewed differently. He pointed out that Messi had scored six penalties during the World Cup and suggested that he should have five Ballon d'Or awards instead.