Wesley Sneijder boldly claims he should have won the 2010 Ballon d’Or over Lionel Messi
In a recent interview with Egyptian channel Alhayah TV, former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder expressed his frustration over not winning the 2010 Ballon d’Or, claiming he should have received the honor over Lionel Messi. Despite his disappointment, Sneijder reflects on his successful career and the value he places on collective trophies, such as the Champions League title he won with Inter. Additionally, Sneijder still feels the sting of the 2010 World Cup final defeat to Spain, highlighting the bittersweet moments of his football career. With his retirement from the sport in 2019, Sneijder’s perspective on individual and collective achievements offers insight into the mindset of a football legend.
Former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder has expressed his frustration over not winning the 2010 Ballon d’Or, claiming he should have received the accolade over Lionel Messi. Despite a superb campaign with Inter in 2009/10, winning the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League treble, Sneijder finished fourth in the final vote list for the 2010 trophy. The Dutch midfielder retired from football in 2019 and still holds regret over the World Cup final defeat to Spain. Sneijder stated, “Reaching the final was a wonderful achievement that I dreamed of and I’m still heartbroken to have lost.” Despite his disappointment, he prefers to focus on the collective trophies and remains proud of his Champions League win.
