Before the Ballon D'Or ceremony, Van Dijk was questioned about whether Cristiano's absence from the gala meant that there was one less opponent.
The Dutch central defender replied with some controversial comments. "Ah, but did Cristiano have a chance?" said the Liverpool player. A joke, clearly, but not everyone took it so lightly.
Katia Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, didn't hesitate to hit back at the Netherlands defender on his Instagram account.
"I think there are people living completely frustrated !!! And unrealistic… such humility! [...] Dear Virgil, when you go, Cristiano has already come and gone a thousand times. He has three Premier League titles, that competition that you haven't touched in so many years," said the Portuguese.
"There he was top scorer and best player before becoming the best player in history in a Real Madrid with which he won the final of the Champions League against. By the way, Cristiano already has five Ballon D'Or, dear Virgil", continued Karia.
Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo's sister reminded the Dutchman about his record. "He also won beat you in the Nations League with Portugal. When you have some of the same titles, then you can sit at his table," he said.