Cristiano Ronaldo shared a motivational message on social media moments after Lionel Messi bagged FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year Award.
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- Ronaldo's message after Messi's triumph
- Messi won FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year Award
- Ronaldo set to face Messi on February 1
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WHAT HAPPENED?
After bagging the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time in his career last October, the World Cup-winning Argentina captain has now won the FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year Award for a record third time on Monday. Following the announcement, his long-time rival – who was not a part of the final voting process – posted on social media.
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WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO POSTED
Ronaldo dropped a post on Instagram where he shared his own image with a motivational caption that read, "Back for more! 💪🏽"
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Portuguese talisman enjoyed a stellar run of form in 2023 as he scored a record 54 goals in the calendar year while playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. The 38-year-old pipped the likes of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland to become the highest men's goalscorer of the year.
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WHAT NEXT?
The two icons of world football will soon meet each other in a friendly game as Al-Nassr and Inter Miami are set to lock horns in the Riyadh Cup on February 1.