Ballon D’or 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon D’or – Cristiano Ronaldo, the Manchester United forward, finishes his 2022 Ballon D’or race in the 20th spot. This becomes his personal lowest for the talisman since his first inclusion into the list back in 2004. His previous lowest came when Ronaldo was ranked 12th back in 2004 as a teenager. Follow FIFA World Cup LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN
Ballon D’or 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to Enter Top 10 of Ballon D’or, finishes on LOWEST rank of Career – Check Out
Cristiano Ronaldo first won the trophy back in 2008 during his first stint at Manchester United. The 5-time winner has been a regular at the Ballon D’or podium for almost 2 decades.
Ballon D’or 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to Enter Top 10 of Ballon D’or, finishes on LOWEST rank of Career – Check Out
😢 The end of an era.
❌️ Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are both absent from the Ballon d’Or podium for the first time since 2006. pic.twitter.com/l7kSM1Kfq2
— Sporting News Football Club (@sn_footballclub) October 17, 2022
The Portuguese completed his shock move to Manchester United last summer and ended up scoring 24 goals for the Red Devils. Ronaldo was United’s top scorer last season, however, the Manchester club failed to qualify for a direct UEFA Champions League spot as the club finished sixth in the league.
The United forward was on the verge of leaving the club this summer but stayed with the Manchester side reportedly due to a lack of offers for the 37-year-old. This season the player has spent a significant amount on the bench under new coach Erik Ten Hag but still managed to get register his 700th club goal against Everton a week ago.
Ballon D’or 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to Enter Top 10 of Ballon D’or, finishes on LOWEST rank of Career – Check Out
The eternal rival of the Portuguese winger, Lionel Messi, did not make the Ballon d’or shortlist this year after winning the trophy for a record 7th time in 2021. With Ronaldo’s finish in the 20th position, this will be the first time in 16 years when both generational footballers will not be at the podium of this prestigious award.
The former teammate of the Portuguese Karim Benzema is expected to lift the trophy this year for the first time in his career.
Ballon D’or 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to Enter Top 10 of Ballon D’or, finishes on LOWEST rank of Career – Check Out
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