"It was the perfect year. I couldn't have done better. That Ballon d'Or will forever remain an injustice. I'm still looking for the explanation."
Thierry Henry claimed that Raphinha had now become the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or in 2025 due to his performances both domestically and on the continent. 'Raphinha is ahead for me now [in the race for the Ballon d'Or], he is ahead because of what he is doing in the Champions League,' Henry said on CBS Sports. 'He has 11 goals in the Champions League.'
The challenge involves recalling past Ballon d'Or top three contenders from 2007 to 2023, excluding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, making it tougher than usual.