Cristiano Ronaldo has raised concerns about the Ballon d'Or, critiquing it for a lack of transparency and media bias. He contrasts this with the Globe Soccer Awards, which feature a fan and expert-influenced voting system. Citing the deserving Vinicius Jr., Ronaldo supports the growing credibility of the Globe Soccer Awards as a fair platform.

Kylian Mbappé was unveiled as a Real Madrid player, paying homage to Cristiano Ronaldo by mimicking his famous 'uno, dos, tres, Hala Madrid!' from 2009. The French star, who signed a five-year contract, expressed his excitement and gratitude in an emotional speech. Mbappé will wear the number 9 jersey and joins a team fresh off consecutive Spanish and European titles.

In the wake of multiple pitch invasions targeting Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal's Euro 2024 match, UEFA is ramping up security across all fixtures. This move follows significant disruptions during Portugal's game against Turkey, prompting concerns over player safety. UEFA plans to file criminal complaints against invaders and impose tournament bans to prevent further incidents.