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Hugo Sánchez says Ballon d’Or exclusion was discriminatory and unfair
Hugo Sánchez says he was unfairly overlooked for the Ballon d’Or in the late 1980s.
The former Mexican striker raised the complaint in an interview reflecting on his career, including his time in Spain.
He joined Atlético Madrid in 1981, then moved to Real Madrid in 1985 and won five straight league titles with the club.
Sánchez was also a prolific scorer, winning the European Golden Boot in 1990.
He said his first months at Atlético were difficult because he struggled for playing time and faced insults from some away fans.
Mental preparation helped him turn that pressure into motivation, he said, and he learned those techniques at Mexico’s Pumas.
The interview does not say whether any action on his Ballon d’Or complaint is expected.
Hugo Sánchez says his exclusion from contention for the Ballon d’Or in the late 1980s was discriminatory and unfair.
In an interview with AS, he also said he had thought about returning a trophy.
Sánchez joined Atlético Madrid in 1981 and moved to Real Madrid in 1985.
With Real Madrid, he won five consecutive league titles and was the club’s top scorer in four seasons.
He won the European Golden Shoe in 1990.
- Who
- Hugo Sánchez, the Mexican footballer.
- What
- He said his exclusion from Ballon d’Or contention was discriminatory and unfair.
- When
- In the late 1980s, according to the report.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Sánchez made his professional debut for Pumas against Tigres.
Sánchez joined Atlético Madrid.
He won the Copa del Rey with Atlético Madrid and signed for Real Madrid.
Sánchez won the European Golden Shoe.
- Ballon d’Or exclusion
- Sánchez said it was discriminatory and unfair
- Professional debut
- 23 October 1976, for Pumas against Tigres
- Atlético Madrid
- Joined in 1981
- Real Madrid
- Joined in 1985
- Real Madrid league titles
- Five consecutive
- European Golden Shoe
- Won in 1990
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What people are saying
It was discrimination and it is not fair
I thought about returning the trophy