Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to captivate fans on his YouTube channel with the latest episode of his series, ‘Cris & Rio’.
In this episode, the football legend sat down with his former Manchester United teammate, Rio Ferdinand, to reflect on his time at Real Madrid and discuss who he thinks will be competing for the Ballon d’Or in the years to come.
Reflecting on His Time at Real Madrid
During the conversation, Ronaldo shared fond memories of his time at Real Madrid, a club he described as “the best in the world.”
The Portuguese forward made it clear that his time at Madrid was the highlight of his career, where he won numerous titles and reached incredible personal milestones.
Talking about Real Madrid’s recent signing of Kylian Mbappe, Ronaldo believes the young French star is set for success at the club, highlighting the solid structure, experienced coach, and leadership in place.
“I think he’s going to do well,” Ronaldo said, adding that Mbappe has already proven his immense talent and is ready to rise to the challenge.
Mbappe, Haaland, and Bellingham as Ballon d’Or Favorites
When asked about who he sees as future contenders for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, Ronaldo did not hesitate to name Mbappe as a top candidate.
“In my opinion, he can be the next Ballon d’Or winner,” Ronaldo stated. He also mentioned two other rising stars who he believes will be in the running for the award: Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham.
As Ferdinand chimed in, adding Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. to the list, Ronaldo acknowledged the suggestion but chose to focus on his own picks.
He rounded off his list by mentioning Lamine Yamal, a young talent who has recently caught his attention.
A New Generation of Football Stars
Ronaldo expressed confidence in this new generation of footballers, believing that they have the potential to achieve great things.
“I think this new generation has a lot of potential,” he said, emphasizing that players like Mbappe and Haaland are the ones to watch.
With his ongoing YouTube series, Ronaldo continues to offer fans unique insights into his career and thoughts on the future of football.
His discussions with Rio Ferdinand are sure to keep fans engaged as they look forward to more episodes of ‘Cris & Rio.’
