Cristiano Ronaldo makes Fifpro World XI shortlist alongside Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal
Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running for Fifpro's annual World XI – just weeks after being snubbed for the Ballon d'Or shortlist. Ronaldo did not make the final 30 for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which was voted for by journalists and was won by England's Harry Kane at a ceremony in London last month. However, the Al Nassr striker, 41, did make the 26-man roster released by Fifpro on Tuesday. Each year,…
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared on the Fifpro's World XI shortlist, alongside Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, despite being overlooked for the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist. The Al Nassr striker, 41, received the support of 26,317 professional footballers from 75 countries who voted in 2026. The final XI will be unveiled on November 9. Ronaldo scored his 985th goal with a hat-trick against Al Kholood and is expected to surpass 1,000 goals this season.
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