Mourinho's Misgivings: A Ballon d'Or Backlash Jose Mourinho has never been one for subtlety, and his recent comments on the Ballon d'Or criteria are no exception.
In a press conference previewing Real Madrid's match against Malaga, he criticized the France Football panel responsible for awarding football's most prestigious individual honor.
Mourinho believes that the Ballon d'Or should be awarded to players who leave an indelible mark on the sport, like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazario, Messi, and Zidane.