The Ballon d’Or makes people happy, but the ranking of this individual award is also a source of frustration for others. Grace Geyoro made no secret of it.
Since 2018, female footballers have also been entitled to their Ballon d’Or. After Ada Hegerberg (2018) and Megan Rapinoe (2019), it is the Spanish who share the reward, with the double from Alexia Putellas (2021 and 2022) and Aitana Bonmati (2023). On the French side, a player has never been part of the Top 3. During the last presentation of the trophy, the best Frenchwoman was Kadidiatou Diani, with a fourteenth position. Some do not necessarily understand the ranking and the decision of the voters. Grace Geyoro spoke on this subject.
In an interview given to The Team, the international tricolor played fair. “ I sometimes had the impression, like other players, that the lists were not necessarily based on full seasons, only on finals or semi-finals of major competitions. I can understand it, but when I see the season I was able to have last year, I experienced it a bit as injustice. » If until now she has never seen her name included on the list of players selected for the reward, the PSG player nonetheless remains hopeful for the future.
Win titles
Not being at least chosen to join the list of candidates could push her to always do better to progress. “ I’m going to have a very good season, I hope it continues. Of course the Ballon d’Or is a goal, and when I see that my name is not there, there is frustration. » Grace Geyoro is well aware that it is up to her to do what is necessary to attract the attention of voters, in particular by winning titles. “ I have to achieve this with my club and my selection to be recognized in the eyes of the world. It’s the difference between a very good player and a great player. Without a title, there’s no point in talking. »
All that remains is for the native of Kolwezi (DR Congo) to win with Paris Saint-Germain, and why not with France during the next Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the ultimate objective set for Hervé Renard before he is probably heading off to other adventures.
