SUMMARY
- Cristiano Ronaldo managed to record yet another achievement after his brace against Al-Ittihad recently.
- Unfortunately for Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr star wouldn't win the prestigious Golden Boot since he's not playing in Europe anymore.
Cristiano Ronaldo has registered a stunning comeback in 2023 after a dismal year in 2022. Last year, soccer fans didn’t exactly get to see the best of Ronaldo. Off-field controversies at his former club, Manchester United, the tragic death of his infant child, and a disappointing World Cup kept Ronaldo subdued. However, Ronaldo has managed to find the form in 2023 that he has known for so many years.
Cristiano Ronaldo managed to record yet another achievement after his brace against Al-Ittihad recently. The Portuguese ace brought up the 53rd goal of 2023 and became the highest goal scorer of the year. Ronaldo has managed to eclipse Harry Kane’s and Kylian Mbappe‘s 50 goals and Erling Haaland’s 50 goals. In addition to this, unlike the three other contenders, Ronaldo has one more game left before the year ends.
Ronaldo’s 53 goals in 2023 are his highest tally since 2017. Incredible… 🤯🐐 pic.twitter.com/kfdUJjjr2h
— Score 90 (@Score90_) December 27, 2023
Unfortunately for Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr star wouldn’t win the prestigious Golden Boot since he’s not playing in Europe anymore. Despite his best efforts, he wouldn’t be able to add a fifth Golden Boot award to his trophy cabinet. However, Ronaldo would get his hands on one particular award for being the highest goal scorer of 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to win Globe Soccer‘s Maradona Award for being the top goal scorer this year. In addition to this, Ronaldo is also eligible to win Globe Soccer’s Best Middle East Player award due to his outstanding performances for Al-Nassr. Last but not least, CR7 will also be eligible to win a record-extending seventh Globe Soccer’s Best Men’s Player award.
Cristiano Ronaldo gets snubbed by Diego Maradona Jr.
While Cristiano Ronaldo has managed to get his hands on the Maradona Award, he has been brutally snubbed by Diego Maradona Jr. Maradona Jr. is the son of the late Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona. Reportedly, the 1986 World Cup winner gave birth to Maradona Jr. in an extramarital affair with a local woman called Cristina Sinagra. However, it was not until 2007 that the former Napoli star publicly recognized his son.
Currently the best player?
Diego Maradona Jr.: Messi
Cristiano or Messi?
Diego Maradona Jr.: Messi pic.twitter.com/7ITr9N5ixe
— leomessi_goatnews (@LeoGoatNews) December 27, 2023
During a recent interview, Diego Maradona Jr. was asked to weigh in on the Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate. Maradona Jr., however, unhesitantly chose Messi over his Portuguese counterpart. Last but not least, Maradona Jr. further stated that Lionel Messi is the best player in the world.