Brazil Star Says Ballon d'Or Has Lost Credibility

Thiago Silva Says Award Is No Longer a True Reflection of Individual Performance

Brazil defender Thiago Silva has criticized the Ballon d'Or, saying that the award has lost credibility and is no longer a true reflection of individual performance.

Silva made the comments after Lionel Messi won the award for a record seventh time, ahead of Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema.

The 38-year-old defender said that Messi is a great player, but he does not believe that he deserved to win the award this year.

Silva Says Award Is 'Not a Fair Reflection of Individual Performance'

Silva said that the Ballon d'Or is "not a fair reflection of individual performance anymore" and that it is "more about popularity and marketing" than anything else.

He said that there are many other players who deserve to win the award, but they are often overlooked because they do not play for the biggest clubs or have the biggest social media followings.

Silva's comments are likely to spark debate about the future of the Ballon d'Or. The award has been criticized in the past for being too focused on individual statistics and not taking into account team success.

Ballon d'Or Is Still Considered the Most Prestigious Individual Award in Football

Despite the criticism, the Ballon d'Or is still considered the most prestigious individual award in football.

It is voted on by a panel of journalists from around the world and is seen as a recognition of the best player in the world over the past year.

It remains to be seen whether Silva's comments will have any impact on the future of the Ballon d'Or. However, it is clear that there is a growing feeling among some players and fans that the award is no longer a true reflection of individual performance.