Juventus star player, Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that the Ballon d’Or award is like a Nobel prize to him.
The Portuguese stated this in reaction to his inclusion in the 30-man shortlist for the 2019 Ballon d’Or.
“I have learned from him like I have learned from all of those who have excelled.
“I am not just talking about sport either. I like to read things on the Nobel Prize – who has invented, generated, created or developed something.
“The Nobel Prize for these guys is like the Ballon d’Or for me. I like to know why they invented something and how they did it – it is important, and it helps me to get even better,” Ronaldo said.