Cristiano Ronaldo respond with an emoji to IFFHS Snub

 Known for his remarkable achievements in the sport, Ronaldo's exclusion from the list came as a surprise to many.

Ronaldo, currently playing for Al-Nassr, took a humorous and sarcastic approach in responding to his omission. Despite his impressive record of 53 goals and 15 assists in 58 appearances across various competitions in 2023, he was not featured in the prestigious ranking. 

Ronaldo's response came in the form of emojis on an Instagram post by the Portuguese news outlet A Bola, which shared the IFFHS list. His use of laughing emojis underlined his lighthearted take on the situation.

According to Football on TNT Sports on X, "Cristiano Ronaldo's response to not being ranked in the top 10 players in the world this year by IFFHS." The Portuguese replied to the post with a smiley emoji.

The IFFHS top 10 list was led by Erling Haaland of Manchester City, followed by Kylian Mbappe (PSG) and Lionel Messi, who also played part of 2023 with Paris Saint-Germain before moving to MLS. 

Other players on the list included Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Kevin De Bruyne, Harry Kane, Vinicius Junior, and Lautaro Martinez. 

Ronaldo, despite his top-scoring status and key role in Portugal’s successful Euro 2024 qualification campaign, was notably absent from this list, which has sparked discussions among football fans and experts alike.

The news of Ronaldo's exclusion and his subsequent reaction has reverberated across the global football community. Fans and pundits have debated the criteria used by IFFHS, particularly given Ronaldo's extraordinary achievements over the past year. 

His scoring feats and assist record testify to his enduring quality and skill on the field. The conversation has extended to social media, where Ronaldo's supporters have rallied behind him, echoing their surprise and backing the player's lighthearted approach to the snub. 

This incident underscores Ronaldo's impact on the pitch and his significant influence on it, as he continues to engage and inspire a global audience.