Cristiano Ronaldo was a big absentee in the list of 30 nominees which was released for the Ballon d'Or 2023 award. The Portugal star, a five-time winner of the award, failed to make the nominations for the first time in 20 years. The last time Ronaldo won the coveted award presented by France football was in the year . After a tough second stint with Manchester United, Ronaldo left European football to play for Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and has scored 26 goals in 33 matches for the club since signing for them in January this year. While some fans felt that it marked the end of an era, others were of the opinion that he would make a comeback next year. See some reactions below. Ballon d’Or 2023 Nominees Announced! Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland Lead 30-Man Shortlist for Award, Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Out.
'End of An Era'
“Always against me”-Cristiano Ronaldo
For the first time in 20yrs Ronaldo wasn’t included in the 30 man Ballon D’or shortlist
End of an era💔 pic.twitter.com/qaEapqMjRl
— Nuel❌ (@NuelTheRipper) September 6, 2023
'Good Times Will Come Again'
Cristiano Ronaldo is not nominated for the Ballon D'or, ending his 17-year streak.
Do not be sad. We never know what time has in store. Good times will come again. pic.twitter.com/zBHOLyFXJj
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) September 6, 2023
'Mark This'
Cristiano Ronaldo will be back in the Ballon D’or nominations next year. Mark this.
— Sheik of Madeira (@CristianinhoSr) September 6, 2023
'Time for Haaland and Mbappe'
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Cristiano Ronaldo has not been nominated for the Ballon d’Or for the first time SINCE 2005.
END OF AN ERA - time for Haaland and Mbappe to takeover pic.twitter.com/a9i4UqRjlr
— Rachit Pahwa (@RachitPahwa2) September 7, 2023
'Streak Has Ended'
Cristiano Ronaldo has not been nominated for the Ballon d’Or for the first time SINCE 2005. The streak has ended. pic.twitter.com/gyCK8ODG7G
— All Things Cristiano (@CristianoTalk) September 6, 2023
'Not the Same Without Ronaldo'
The game is not the same without you 😢😢😕
There is no ballon d'or without Cristiano Ronaldo
My goat
— Guy Meme (@GuyMemme) September 6, 2023
'Greatest Ever'
Cristiano Ronaldo streak of 17 consecutive years being nominated for the Ballon d’Or has come to an end.
Forever the greatest ever🐐🔥 pic.twitter.com/S2SHxJqGDD
— Maxcy7 (@maxcycr7) September 6, 2023
'Sad'
Seeing Cristiano Ronaldo's name not being nominated for the Ballon D'or actually makes me sad. Ending his 17-year streak. 💔 pic.twitter.com/95LPgjNxwu
— Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) September 6, 2023
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