Ballon d’Or: Ferré speaks on Real Madrid president, Perez trying to influence who wins

Former Ballon d’Or chief, Pascal Ferré has denied rumours that Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez tried to power who won the grant successful the past.

Ferré, who was successful complaint betwixt 1996 and 2003, however, admitted that Pérez loves his players to triumph the award.

Speaking with Portuguese newspaper, Record, helium said: “Pérez loves this award, but helium has ne'er sent maine immoderate connection oregon hinted astatine thing indirectly.

“But, connected the different hand, it happened with the cause of 1 of the players.”

Eight antithetic players person won the Ballon d’Or portion playing for Real Madrid, combining for a full of 12 awards.

They see Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Luka Modrić, Ronaldo Nazário and Luís Figo.

Ballon d’Or: Ferré speaks connected Real Madrid president, Perez trying to power who wins