Ronaldo was voted by the audience as the best player of 2023 via Sportskeeda.

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According to Sportskeeda ‘s poll , Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed many strong candidates to become the best player in the world in 2023. According to readers’ votes, the Portuguese superstar defeated Kylian Mbappe in the “general” category. “to become the best player.

In his bracket, Ronaldo surpassed Rodri (Man City), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) and Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid). On the opposite side, Lionel Messi overcame Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Harry Kane (Bayern) but then lost to Kylian Mbappe. 

Many fans expressed dissatisfaction. Because they think Ronaldo should have been eliminated in the first round. Despite scoring many goals, the 38-year-old superstar cannot compare to Rodri’s role in Man City’s historic treble. Rodri was also nominated for the Golden Ball and FIFA The Best, while Ronaldo was absent from these two races.

Ronaldo is expected to create his last dream match with Messi in Saudi Arabia tomorrow morning (February 2). However, he was injured so he couldn’t play. CR7 was able to practice lightly, but coach Luis Castro decided not to risk it. He wants his favorite student to be in the best shape to prepare for the important phase of the season that takes place a few weeks later. Al Nassr still shows great ambition in both the Saudi Pro League and AFC Champions League arenas.

Before that, CR7 also had to cancel the tour in China. He promised to return with his teammates in August, after completing the campaign at EURO 2024.