UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo annoyed by Ballon d’Or question

ByLe Buzz

Updated 10/06/2019 at 11:15 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo was in a tetchy mood in the mixed zone despite Portugal’s triumph in the UEFA Nations League final.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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The forward captained his side to a 1-0 success over the Netherlands in Sunday’s match, fuelling suggestions that he is back in the frame for the Ballon d’Or.

However, the 34-year-old was not prepared to field questions about it from reporters, rightly preferring to focus on his nation’s victory in the inaugural tournament.

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He laughed off the first attempt to get a comment, before becoming irritated at a second request, saying: "No, I will not speak about the Ballon d’Or."

Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick in the semi-final win over the Swiss, while he helped Juventus to another Serie A title. Virgil van Dijk and Lionel Messi are the favourites for the award.

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