Football fans cruelly ask why Cristiano Ronaldo is even attending Ballon d'Or ceremony
dailystar.co.ukCristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to attend next week's Ballon d'Or ceremony - but football fans can't understand why. A five-time winner of the award, the Manchester United star is in the running again this time around, although he is not expected to take top honours.
The 37-year-old might have finished last season as United's top scorer, but he didn't do enough to be considered a main contender, as the Red Devils fell short in Europe and the Premier League.That has prompted some football fans to take a cruel swipe at the Portuguese winger, questioning why he is bothering to attend the French gala if he won't be picking up any silverware.READ MORE: OnlyFans star strips off at football again as 79-year-old woman joins in tooOne person tweeted: "Going there knowing he’s getting nothing." While someone else said: "I assume he has a favourite patisserie in Paris." A third person added: "Why?
They don't know him like that no more. Man can't let go."However, Ronaldo has good reason for attending the star-studded bash.
According to French outlet Le Parisien, the Red Devils ace is going in support of former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema, who is widely expected to pick up the award. Does Karim Benzema deserve to win the Ballon d'Or?
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