Cristiano Ronaldo gets FIFA recognition despite sour Manchester United exit

14.02.2023 - 01:03 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named on FIFA's 26-man shortlist for the FIFPro team of the year. Ronaldo called time on his second spell at Manchester United last year and has since signed for Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr.

His performances for the Reds during the 2021/22 season have seemingly caught the eye of panelists, with Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Joao Cancelo also making the cut.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham - who has been linked with both United and City - is also included. ALSO READ: Ex-Real Madrid president tells Cristiano Ronaldo why Al-Nassr transfer was a mistake Ronaldo hit 24 goals in 39 games for United last season, whilst delivering some stand-out performances in the UEFA Champions League that saw the club reach the knockout stages of the competition.

Whilst his international endeavors didn't go to plan with Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar, the former Real Madrid striker still showed his talents on the world stage before he opted to swap Manchester for the Middle East after a controversial interview with Piers Morgan saw United cut ties with the 38-year-old.

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