Being a popular public figure on one end always keeps you in limelight. On the other end, your off-field actions are always judged. A recent scenario was made when football star Cristiano Ronaldo comment on a fan rant.
Since then, 5 times Ballon d’Or winner has been under the radar of media houses and facing public backlash.
Lets a get a clear picture of why a single comment on a fanboy’s Instagram page turned into a hot news headline?
Cristiano Ronaldo finished 6th in the 2021 Ballon d’Or ranking. Apparently, Neither Cristiano nor his fanboys were happy with the decision.
His arch-rival Leo Messi won the Ballon d’Or for the record 7th time and extended his lead with two more golden balls.
Soon Messi won the award, social media exploded with hashtags like injustice, ballon d’Or RIP. Some even raise questions on France’s football criteria to pick the winner.
Similarly, a fanboy of Ronaldo was disheartened with the news and took his anger and emotion on social media. He made a long post on why this year’s award should be given to Cristiano instead of Messi.
Conclusion
Being such an idol figure in football, and always talking about sportsman spirit is clearly now seen envying his rival success.
Whatever the reason behind his comment, It showed Cristiano is not happy with the result.