❝i believe that throughout my career, i’ve mentioned many times that the ballon d'or is a significant award because of the recognition it represents. it’s one of the most prestigious individual awards. however, i’ve never attached too much “importance” to it. what’s always mattered most to me are the team awards. i’vebeenfortunateenoughtowineverythinginmycareer,andyoucanprobably imaginethat after winning theworldcup,i’mless focusedon winning aneighth ballon d‘or.ifiwinit,that’s great, butif idon’t,it’snot aproblem.❞
