Ronaldo, the humiliation is total!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ronaldo, the humiliation is total!

After having zapped him from its Top 10 best players of the year, the IFFHS removed Cristiano Ronaldo from its 2023 typical team. Unlike Lionel Messi…

Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to follow the International Federation of Football History and Statistics on social media anytime soon. He who is nevertheless very keen to write the legend of his sport and break records has once again been forgotten by the IFFHS in its 2023 list. A few days after being zapped from the Top 10 of the best players of the year The institute, which had upset him, “CR7” does not appear in its eleven type either.

The Portuguese international striker (38 years old), officially named best director of the last twelve months with 54 goals to his personal tally, saw the IFFHS prefer Erling Haaland, Kylian MbappĂ© and Harry Kane in his attacking trio. Nothing scandalous a priori, since these three players have scored almost as much as him in 2023 and are playing at a higher level than the five-time Ballon d’Or, exiled for a year in Saudi Arabia, on the side of Al-Nassr.

Messi has not been forgotten…

But the former Real Madrid star will probably not digest seeing his eternal rival Lionel Messi appear in this team of the year in… midfield! To respect a certain tactical logic and establish a 3-4-3 eleven, the IFFHS actually placed the Argentinian on the left wing, in a rather absurd role of piston. However, we cannot say that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has evolved much in this position this year, whether at PSG or Inter Miami…

The rest of the team consists of Ederson in goal, Ruben Dias, Kim Min-jae and Alphonso Davies in defense, while Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne and Jude Bellingham complete the quartet in midfield. We are now waiting to know what Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction will be upon discovering what he will undoubtedly consider to be a new masquerade. This kind of exercise is never simple, but the IFFHS has not made it more coherent with this strange choice.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.