
<p>Lionel Messi may lead the race for the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ballon-d&apos;or">Ballon d’Or</a></strong> (again) this year, but it looks like a matter of time before the likes of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a></strong> or <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a></strong> start to dominate the conversation.</p>



<p><strong>Apart from shining for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">Paris Saint-Germain</a></strong>, the 24-year-old striker has already helped France win the World Cup and only Messi’s Argentina prevented him from making it back-to-back titles in Qatar. Besides, Mbappe is on pace to breaking Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record.</p>



<p>The Norwegian star, meanwhile, has forged a reputation for being a goal-scoring machine <strong>at just 23</strong>, making a huge impact in his first season at Manchester City. <strong>Gareth Bale</strong>, however, <strong>says Jude Bellingham also has what it takes</strong> to win the prize at some point.</p>



<h2>Gareth Bale thinks Jude Bellingham can win Ballon d’Or in the future</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>The sky is the limit for him if he keeps doing what he is doing</strong>,</em>” Bale told <em>Sky Sports</em> when asked if he believes Bellingham could be a future Ballon d’Or winner. <em>“I haven’t seen a lot, but <strong>he has made a great start, scoring a lot of goals which is important at a club like Madrid</strong>. He’s doing well. I hope he keeps on going and makes Britain proud.”</em></p>



<p>At 20, Bellingham got off to a great start to life in Spain. Real Madrid acquired the young midfielder for 103 million euros this summer, and the English sensation is <strong>already living up to the expectations</strong>.</p>



<h2>Who are the 2023 Ballon d’Or nominees?</h2>



<ol><li>Josko Gvardiol (Leipzig / Manchester City)</li><li>Andre Onana (Inter Milan / Manchester United)</li><li>Karim Benzema (Real Madrid / Al-Ittihad)</li><li>Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)</li><li>Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)</li><li>Randal Kolo Muani (Frankfurt / PSG)</li><li>Jude Bellingham (Dortmund / Real Madrid)</li><li>Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)</li><li>Ruben Dias (Manchester City)</li><li>Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan)</li><li>Yassine Bounou (Sevilla / Al-Hilal)</li><li>Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)</li><li>Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)</li><li>Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)</li><li>Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)</li><li>Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)</li><li>Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)</li><li>Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)</li><li>Kim Min-Jae (Napoli / Bayern Munich)</li><li>Luka Modric (Real Madrid)</li><li>Julian Alvarez (Manchester City)</li><li>Victor Osimhen (Napoli)</li><li>Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City / Barcelona)</li><li>Rodri (Manchester City)</li><li>Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)</li><li>Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)</li><li>Harry Kane (Tottenham / Bayern Munich)</li><li>Kylian Mbappe (PSG)</li><li>Erling Haaland (Manchester City)</li><li>Lionel Messi (PSG / Inter Miami)</li></ol>


Neither Mbappe nor Haaland: The young star Bale sees as future Ballon d'Or winner

Neither Mbappe nor Haaland: The young star Bale sees as future Ballon d'Or winner - Bolavip US

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong> will join <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong> in July, a move that would boost the profile of the Major League Soccer and American football after he has spent his whole career playing for European clubs like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paris Saint-Germain</a>.</p>



<p>The multi-million dollar arrangement, which will be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/apple-tv-drops-hint-at-where-lionel-messi-might-play-next-20230606-BUS-6666.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sponsored in part by Adidas and AppleTV</a>, will keep the World Cup champion in Miami for the next two and a half years. In addition to the rest of the 2023 season, he would sign up for 2024 and 2025 with an option for 2026, allowing him to participate in the next World Cup.</p>



<p>Messi’s pay in the MLS would set a new record, at between <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/inter-miami-before-lionel-messi-find-out-the-salaries-of-his-new-teammates-in-mls-20230614-BUS-10857.html">$50 and $60 million per year</a></strong>. Once the 35-year-old decides to hang up his boots, he will also have the opportunity to become a part owner of the Herons.</p>



<h2>What did Gareth Bale say about Lionel Messi’s MLS move?</h2>



<p>Following Lionel Messi’s high-profile addition to the Miami squad, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gareth-bale">Gareth Bale</a></strong> has made a startling comment on the league from his unique vantage point as a former MLS player. According to the ex-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-fc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles FC</a> winger, who retired at age 33, the pressure on clubs in the US league is lower since players and fans are more forgiving when they lose.</p>



<p><em>“It’s good,&nbsp;it’s a lot more chilled. Like,&nbsp;if you lose at Real Madrid, it’s like the world’s ended, you’re crucified. If you’re down, you go home, you’re not happy whereas, they kind of accept losing a bit more. <strong>There are no consequences, you can’t get relegated… you just lose a game and go to the next one.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>


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<p><em>“<strong>They kind of accept losing a lot better over there.</strong> They know how to lose but, every win, they celebrate like they’ve won the championship so he [Messi] will definitely enjoy it,”</em> Bale told <em>BT Sports.</em></p>


Gareth Bale's shocking message to Lionel Messi: Throwing shade at MLS with brutally honest advice - Bolavip US

Gareth Bale's shocking message to Lionel Messi: Throwing shade at MLS with brutally honest advice


<p>For a whole five seasons, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/gareth-bale-lafc-salary-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20220626-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gareth Bale</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong> played together for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a></strong> at the Santiago Bernabeu. Along with Karim Benzema, they formed the famed ‘BBC’ trio that dominated European soccer.</p>



<p>During their time together on the field, the three players created many unforgettable memories. Together, they were victorious in four Champions League tournaments and one La Liga championship during that period.</p>



<p>Not that it mattered much to the Welshman. When asked who he thought was the finest player in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UEFA Champions League</a></strong>, the 33-year-old former winger made no bones about picking <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong> above his former colleague.</p>



<h2>Watch: Gareth Bale chooses Lionel Messi as best player to win UEFA Champions League</h2>



<p>During a recent interview with <em>PlayStation</em>, Gareth Bale was asked to name the best player who has won the Champions League. Surprisingly, <strong>he did not choose any of his former teammates</strong> but instead selected Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, who has achieved the remarkable feat of winning the competition four times.</p>



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<p>Given that he paused for some time before responding, it’s safe to assume that more than one possibility crossed his mind. His response, though, reveals without a doubt his pick for the finest-ever recipient of the prestigious prize.</p>


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<p>The ex-Real Madrid star has also made it clear that he prefers the Argentine’s left foot over the Portuguese’s right: <em><strong>“Both are good, to be honest, but I’d go with Messi’s left.”</strong></em></p>



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Gareth Bale throws shade at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo by naming Messi Champions League GOAT - Bolavip US

Gareth Bale throws shade at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo by naming Messi Champions League GOAT


<p>Many of the world’s greatest football players got their start in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/premier-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Premier League</a></strong>, often considered the best league in the world. Fans have been enthralled by the remarkable talents, unyielding tenacity, and exceptional contributions of these players, whether it be via fascinating goals or dazzling assists.</p>



<p>The league’s high intensity and strong competition have produced several greats who have changed English football forever. There has been so much skill at every position on the field, from <strong>flashy wingers to sturdy defenders.</strong></p>



<p>Countless legends have donned the uniforms of Premier League clubs throughout the years, making it difficult to choose an all-time ultimate XI. In light of this, the <em>Daily Mail</em> have utilized <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chatgpt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT</a></strong> to choose a team that exemplifies everything that is great about the EPL.</p>



<h2>What is Premier League’s ultimate XI according to ChatGPT?</h2>



<p>ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence system, has picked its ideal Premier League lineup, albeit some fans may be startled by some of the notable absences. When asked by <em>Daily Mail</em>, <em><strong>“Can you give me your ultimate Premier League football team?” </strong></em>the tool responded with a 4-3-3 system with 11 players from the league.</p>



<p>In goal, the renowned <strong>Peter Schmeichel</strong> gets the nod. The back four consists of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/virgil-van-dijk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virgil van Dijk</a></strong> of Liverpool, as well as <strong>Gary Neville</strong>, <strong>Rio Ferdinand</strong>, and <strong>Ashley Cole, </strong>all three of whom have since retired.</p>



<p>The legendary Reds midfielder <strong>Steven Gerrard </strong>is situated amid other greats like <strong>Patrick Viera</strong> and<strong> Paul Scholes.</strong> In addition to today’s modern superstar <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong>, the attack also includes retro aces like <strong>Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.</strong></p>



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<p>However, notable players like<strong> Ryan Giggs, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney</strong>, and<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gareth-bale" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gareth Bale</a></strong> aren’t in the squad. The current greats <strong>Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne</strong>, and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Erling Haaland</a></strong>—who scored the most goals in a Premier League season—are all absent.</p>


No Giggs, Lampard, Rooney, Bale, Salah, De Bruyne: ChatGPT picks best Premier League XI - Bolavip US

No Giggs, Lampard, Rooney, Bale, Salah, De Bruyne: ChatGPT picks best Premier League XI

<p>This tale of the third oldest football club in the world,&nbsp;<strong>Wrexham</strong> will live forever in legend.&nbsp;From the brink of extinction to a promising team, thanks to Hollywood actors <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ryan-reynolds" target="_blank"><strong>Ryan Reynolds</strong></a> and <strong>Rob McElhenney.&nbsp;</strong></p> 
<p>Now Ryan Reynolds is trying to recruit new members as the team gets ready to compete in EFL League Two next season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gareth-bale" target="_blank"><strong>Gareth Bale</strong></a> is one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Could-Gareth-Bale-come-back-from-retirement-The-club-of-the-hour-is-recruiting-him-20230425-0023.html" target="_blank">most well-known among them.</a></p> 
<p>The Welsh team received praise from the former Tottenham and Real Madrid player after their promotion.&nbsp;<em>"Hi Rob, just want to congratulate you on your promotion and everything you&rsquo;re doing at Wrexham",</em> the retired player said in a video, suggesting a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Gareth-Bales-cheeky-answer-to-Wrexhams-ambitious-transfer-approach-to-step-out-of-retirement-20230426-0015.html" target="_blank">time and place for possible negotiations.</a></p> 
<h2>Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds drops strong Gareth Bale hint</h2> 
<p>The Canadian-American actor chimed in after Bale's response, saying,<em> "I will shave a professional-grade golf course into Rob's back if you'll give Wrexham a season."</em> He updated his original article shortly thereafter, writing, <em>"Update: after an online image search, it appears Rob does not have the requisite body hair to support this plan."</em></p> 
<p>Ryan Reynolds, though, is still holding out hope that he might coax Gareth Bale out of retirement. On Thursday, he teased supporters by posting a photo on Twitter of the ex-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wales" target="_blank"><strong>Wales</strong></a> captain in a Wrexham shirt.</p> 
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<p>The Photoshop-edited&nbsp;image depicts the 33-year-old <strong>scoring a goal while wearing the Red Dragons'&nbsp;red home shirt,</strong> while co-owners Rob McElhenney and Reynolds looked on stoically.<span></span></p> 
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Ryan Reynolds teases Wrexham fans with cryptic and utopian Gareth Bale post

<p>If <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/gareth-bale-lafc-salary-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20220626-0005.html" target="_blank">Gareth Bale</a> </strong>decides to accept an enticing offer to come out of retirement, he may be playing&nbsp;again before the start of the next European season.&nbsp;The 2022&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/qatar-2022" target="_blank">World Cup</a> in Qatar was the last tournament ever&nbsp;for the Welsh legend, who announced his retirement from the sport earlier this year.</p> 
<p>It's no secret that <strong>Wrexham</strong> owner Rob McElhenney tried to use some underhanded tactics to get the 33-year-old to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Could-Gareth-Bale-come-back-from-retirement-The-club-of-the-hour-is-recruiting-him-20230425-0023.html" target="_blank">come out of retirement</a> and play for his team.<em> "Hey @GarethBale11 let&rsquo;s play golf, where I totally won&rsquo;t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season"</em>, he wrote on Twitter.</p> 
<p>Bale concluded his professional career at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-fc" target="_blank"><strong>Los Angeles FC</strong></a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank">MLS</a>. He made 14 appearances and scored three goals during his time there. He has subsequently made his debut on the PGA Tour, officially beginning his career as a professional golfer.</p> 
<h2>How did&nbsp;Gareth Bale react to&nbsp;Wrexham's transfer invitation?</h2> 
<p>Evidently embracing his&nbsp;golden years, the Welshman&nbsp;took the time to offer his congratulations to McElhenney on Wrexham's promotion. He has also hinted that he would <strong>accept the offer of a game of golf</strong> to explore a possible move, albeit this is contingent on the location of the course.</p> 
<p>Bale responded with a video he captioned, <strong><em>"Depends what course".</em></strong> The ex-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tottenham" target="_blank">Tottenham</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a> great&nbsp;also congratulated the club on their&nbsp;promotion and praised&nbsp;McElhenney and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ryan-reynolds" target="_blank">Ryan Reynold</a>'s work&nbsp;in the short video message.<span></span></p> 
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<p>The five-time UEFA Champions League champion with Los Blancos&nbsp;may possibly reunite with former Wales teammate Hal Robson-Kanu and meet another former Premier League player, Ben Foster at Wrexham for the next League Two season if he decides to come out of retirement.</p>

Gareth Bale's cheeky answer to Wrexham's ambitious transfer approach to step out of retirement

<p>It was a bit surprising when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/gareth-bale-lafc-salary-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20220626-0005.html" target="_blank"><strong>Gareth Bale</strong></a> confirmed his retirement <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Gareth-Bale-announces-his-retirement-from-soccer--20230109-0018.html" target="_blank"><strong>earlier this year</strong></a>. Despite he had already lost his place near the top of the world a couple of years ago, his talent suggests <strong>he could still be playing </strong>if he wanted to.</p> 
<p>Bale is only 33 years old, young compared to the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Lionel-Messis-complete-profile-Age-height-wife-kids-net-worth-and-social-media-20221207-0043.html" target="_blank"><strong>Lionel Messi</strong></a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldos-salary-at-Al-Nassr-How-much-he-makes-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221230-0036.html" target="_blank"><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong></a>, or even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Karim-Benzema-makes-final-decision-on-future-amid-talk-of-joining-Cristiano-Ronaldo-in-Saudi-Arabia-20230420-0014.html" target="_blank"><strong>Karim Benzema</strong></a>. All those players remained impactful through their most recent seasons, although the Welsh didn&rsquo;t want that.<span></span> </p> 
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<p>His stint in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Top-22-World-Class-Players-Who-Turned-Down-Real-Madrid-Insights-on-Their-Career-Decisions-20230410-0029.html" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a> </strong>included multiple <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/No-place-for-five-time-Champions-League-winner-Cristiano-Ronaldo-picks-his-best-XI-of-teammates-20230419-0020.html" target="_blank"><strong>Champions League</strong></a> titles, highlighted by the two goals scored against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Report-Man-Utd-Liverpool-to-battle-it-out-for-Argentine-World-Cup-champion-20230417-0010.html" target="_blank"><strong>Liverpool</strong></a> in the 2017-2018 final. The last time he played professionally was with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/usmnt-vs-wales-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221120-0051.html" target="_blank">Wales</a> </strong>at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/neither-los-angeles-nor-new-york-report-reveals-where-the-2026-world-cup-final-would-be-20220927-0022.html" target="_blank"><strong>World Cup</strong></a>. But he also played a huge role in <a href="http://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lafc-vs-philadelphia-union-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-2022-mls-final-in-your-country-20221104-0042.html" target="_blank"><strong>Los Angeles FC winning the MLS in 2022</strong></a>.</p> 
<h2>Is Gareth Bale coming back from retirement?</h2> 
<p>Last week there was one humble club all over the news. That was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Wrexham-and-Ryan-Reynolds-confirm-possible-US-tour-with-Premier-League-rivals-20230225-0010.html" target="_blank"><strong>Wrexham AFC</strong></a>, a Welsh team that earned their long-awaited promotion <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/National-League-2022-2023-What-happens-if-Wrexham-lose-to-Boreham-Wood-20230421-0044.html" target="_blank"><strong>from the fifth division to the EFL League Two</strong></a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Euro-2028-Why-is-Etihad-Stadium-being-chosen-for-British-Irish-bid-instead-of-Old-Trafford-20230409-0020.html" target="_blank"><strong>United Kingdom</strong></a>.</p> 
<p>The reason why they took over most headlines is because they are co-owned by actors <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Ryan-Reynolds-net-worth-How-much-money-does-the-Deadpool-actor-have-20230421-0028.html" target="_blank"><strong>Ryan Reynolds</strong></a> and<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Rob-McElhenneys-profile-Age-height-wife-kids-movies-social-media-and-net-worth-20230422-0001.html" target="_blank">Rob McElhenney</a></strong>. They have been investing heavily to win the title. Their dream of being in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Dide-Who-is-the-masked-rapper-and-mysterious-Premier-League-player-20230420-0022.html" target="_blank"><strong>Premier League</strong></a> is a big one, although they proved to be capable of reaching goals.<span></span> </p> 
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<p>Bale was one of the famous people that congratulated Wrexham AFC for their accomplishment. For McElhenney that was a nice message, but also an opportunity to recruit him. The star of &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Always Sunny In Philadelphia&rdquo; took a chance to sign him. &ldquo;Hey @GarethBale11 let&rsquo;s play golf, <strong>where I totally won&rsquo;t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season</strong>&rdquo;, Wrexham&rsquo;s co-owner he posted on Twitter along with Bale&rsquo;s video.<span></span></p> 
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Could Gareth Bale come back from retirement? The club of the hour is recruiting him

<p>Throughout his career,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank"><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong></a><b>&nbsp;</b>has shared the field with a plethora of other outstanding athletes.&nbsp;As a result of his fortunate career path, the veteran has played alongside some of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/No-Ronaldo-Nazario-Casillas-Neymar-Roberto-Carlos-ChatGPT-picks-soccers-all-time-best-XI-20230331-0011.html" target="_blank">sport's all-time greats</a>&nbsp;during his time at top sides like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank"><strong>Real Madrid</strong></a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juventus" target="_blank"><strong>Juventus</strong></a>, and two spells&nbsp;at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank"><strong>Manchester United</strong></a>.</p> 
<p>Choosing one's top eleven players may be challenging for most people, but for Ronaldo, the possibilities are, unlimited. Therefore, selecting the best XI&nbsp;would be a formidable challenge for the current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr" target="_blank"><strong>Al-Nassr</strong></a> main star and team captain.</p> 
<p>However, the 38-year-old has made an effort to do so.&nbsp;He may have stunned Los Blancos supporters by excluding a key contributor to the club's recent&nbsp;UEFA Champions League success when&nbsp;Zinedine Zidane was the manager.</p> 
<h2>What does&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo's&nbsp;best XI of teammates look like?</h2> 
<p>In a recent interview with<em> Goal Arabia</em>, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner&nbsp;listed his all-time favorite eleven teammates. Ronaldo's starting lineup included <strong>Iker Casillas</strong> in goal, followed by a rock-solid defensive quartet of<strong> Sergio Ramos, Rio Ferdinand, Giorgio Chiellini</strong>, and <strong>Marcelo.</strong></p> 
<p>He then went alongside United legend<strong> Paul Scholes</strong> and Real Madrid stars <strong>Toni Kroos</strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-modric" target="_blank">Luka Modric</a> </strong>in the middle of the field. Finally, a potent offensive trio of <strong>Gareth Bale, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank">Karim Benzema</a>,</strong> and<strong> Wayne Rooney</strong> rounds out a fantastic lineup.<span></span></p> 
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<p>Given that the relationship with Rooney had seemed to be deteriorating in recent months, his selection may come as a surprise.&nbsp;Stranger yet is the absence of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/casemiro" target="_blank"><strong>Casemiro</strong></a>, as&nbsp;they shared playing time at&nbsp;both Real Madrid and Manchester United.<span></span></p> 
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<p>The Brazilian midfielder, who can boast of lifting a total of five Champions League trophies in his career,&nbsp;was a crucial&nbsp;cog in Real Madrid's success for most of Ronaldo's stay at Santiago Bernabeu. As a result, the Portuguese&nbsp;veteran's decision to leave Casemiro off his Best XI selection is up for debate.</p>

No place for five-time Champions League winner: Cristiano Ronaldo picks his best XI of teammates

<p>At the age of 33 and with one of the most accomplished careers one can imagine, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lafc-vs-philadelphia-union-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-2022-mls-final-in-your-country-20221104-0042.html" target="_blank"><strong>Gareth Bale</strong></a> is retiring from soccer. Bale&rsquo;s final competition was the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/What-is-the-only-major-competition-Lionel-Messi-hasnt-won-since-becoming-a-professional-20230106-0019.html" target="_blank">2022 FIFA World Cup</a> where he was able to score the final goal of his career against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/usmnt-vs-wales-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221120-0051.html" target="_blank">USMNT in a 1-1 draw</a> in the opening game for both in the tournament.</p> 
<p><strong>Ironically the United States was where Bale was calling home as he most recently was playing for<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lafc-how-will-ferrell-got-gareth-bale-to-mls-20220816-0006.html" target="_blank"> LAFC in Major League Soccer </a>and was signed until the middle of this year. </strong>Bale began his career at Southampton before becoming a world star at Tottenham and later making a big move to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/real-madrid-top-goalscorers-all-time-20201112-0018.html" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a>. When injuries and an unknown situation began to pile up Bale took his talents to MLS and played half a season with LAFC, scoring the tying goal in MLS Cup 2022 to take the match to penalty kicks and win the title.</p> 
<p><strong>In total Gareth Bale won 22&nbsp;championships in his career, 19&nbsp;with Real Madrid, 1 with Spurs, and two with LAFC. </strong>Bale won an unprecedented 5 UEFA Champions League&rsquo;s with Real Madrid and was able to play in his first and only World Cup in 2022. With Wales, Bale scored 41 goals in 111 caps.</p> 
<h2>Gareth Bale&rsquo;s retirement message</h2> 
<p><em>"After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football. I feel incredibly fortunate to have realized my dream of playing the sport I love. "It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life."</em></p> 
<p><em>"From my very first touch at Southampton to my last with LAFC and everything in between, shaped a club career that I have an immense pride and gratitude for. Playing for and captaining my country 111 times has truly been a dream come true.</em></p> 
<p><em>"To show my gratitude to all of those that have played their part along this journey, feels like an impossibility. I feel indebted to many people for helping to change my life and shape my career in a way I couldn't have ever dreamed of when I first started out at 9 years old.</em></p> 
<p><em>"To my previous clubs, Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and finally LAFC. All of my previous managers and coaches, back-room staff, team mates, all the dedicated fans, my agents, my amazing friends and family, the impact you have had is immeasurable.</em></p> 
<p><em>"My parents and my sister, without your dedication in those early days, without such a strong foundation, I wouldn't be writing this statement right now, so thank you for putting me on this path and for your unwavering support. My wife and my children, your love and support has carried me through.</em></p> 
<p><em>"Right beside me for all the highs and lows, keeping me grounded along the way. You inspire me to be better, and to make you proud. So, I move on with anticipation to the next stage of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure..."</em></p> 
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<p><em>"To my Welsh family, my decision to retire from International football has been, by far the hardest of my career. How do I describe what being a part of this country and team means to me? How do I articulate the impact it has had on my life? How do I put into words the way I felt, every single time I put on that Welsh shirt?</em></p> 
<p><em>"My answer is that I couldn&rsquo;t possibly do any of those things justice, simply with words. But I know that every person involved in Welsh football, feels the magic, and is impacted in such a powerful and unique way, so I know you feel what I feel, without using any words at all. My journey on the international stage is one that has changed not only my life but who I am</em></p> 
<p><em>"The fortune of being Welsh and being selected to play for and captain Wales, has given me something incomparable to anything else I&rsquo;ve experienced. I am honoured and humbled to have been able to play a part in the history of this incredible country, to have felt the support and passion of the red wall, and together have been to unexpected and amazing places.</em></p> 
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<p><em>"I shared a dressing room with boys that became brothers, and back room staff that became family, I played for the most incredible managers, and felt the undying support and love from the most dedicated fans in the world. Thank you to every one of you for being on this journey with me. So for now I am stepping back, but not away from the team that lives in me and runs through my veins. After all, the dragon on my shirt is all I need. Together stronger. Diolch [thank you]."</em></p> 
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