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'

'Good Times Will Come Again'

'Mark This'

'Time for Haaland and Mbappe'

'Streak Has Ended'

'Not the Same Without Ronaldo'

'Greatest Ever'

'Sad'

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