Cristiano Ronaldo's agent says Ronaldo would have won the Ballon d'Or had he stayed at Real Madrid

According to Cristiano Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner would have won a sixth Ballon d'Or had he stayed at Real Madrid. Ronaldo joined Juventus in 2018, and Luka Modric won the Ballon d'Or that year, and Messi won it this year.

Mendes said: "Cristiano deserved to win the Ballon d'Or at least once in the last two years. If he had played at Real Madrid, he would have won it, but next year I think he can win it again.

"For me it is an injustice [that Cristiano hasn't won the Ballon d'Or]. He won the Nations League and he is a champion.

"But he knows what he should do, and then we will see what happens in 2020."

He added that Cristiano Ronaldo "is the best player in the history of world football."

However, as of December 2nd, when the Ballon d'Or was awarded, Ronaldo had scored just 34 goals and made 5 assists for club and country; and Messi, 46 goals and 18 assists for club and country.

Asked if Ronaldo could retire at Juventus, Mendes told Calciomercato.com, "Yes, he could do that. He has signed a contract. He is happy at Juventus, working under a great coach."