No Lionel Messi and no Cristiano Ronaldo. The all-time soccer greats have not made the men's world team of the year organized by global players’ union FIFPRO. It is the first time since 2006 that Messi has not been selected.
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The all-time soccer greats did not make the men’s world team of the year organized by global players’ unionThis year’s team of the year featured six players from record 15-time Champions League winner Real Madrid and four from Premier League heavyweight Manchester City, with Liverpool’s standout center half Virgil van Dijk the other player selected.City’s Ederson is in goal, with Madrid duo Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rüdiger partnering Van Dijk in defense.
Prolific City striker Erling Haaland is teamed up with Kylian Mbappé and his Madrid clubmate Vinicius Jr. in a star-studded attack.West Ham players to show support for hospitalized Antonio before Wolves match in Premier LeagueIt is the first time since 2006 that Messi has not been selected. Argentina’s World Cup winner and recordholds the record after being voted into the team 17 times. Ronaldo has been selected 15 times but last appeared in 2021.
FIFPRO has invited the world’s professional footballers to choose their men’s team since 2005 and the women’s team since 2015. It is the only global football award decided exclusively by the players.Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze — formerly with Barcelona — was selected for a record-equalling seventh time to match Lyon and France defender Wendie Renard.England’s Mary Earps was chosen as goalkeeper with Olga Carmona and Alex Greenwood also in defense.
Alexia Putellas joined countrywoman Bonmatí in an all-Barcelona midfield alongside England’s Keira Walsh.
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