<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> was named the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/the-best" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FIFA The Best</a> male player for 2023, amid many pundits and fan uproar who felt that the award should have gone to Manchester City’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Erling Haaland</a>. 



Nonetheless many of the captains, including USMNT’s and AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic, voted that the Inter Miami superstar should be awarded the prize. Messi himself selected Haaland as his first choice, giving the Manchester City superstar five points; with former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe in second place (three points) and fellow countryman Julian Alvarez as his third option (one point). 



One of the loudest voices for who actually won the award and for the starting XI formation chosen for the year of 2023, was former Real Madrid goalkeeper <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/iker-casillas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Iker Casillas</a> who took to X to air his grievances. 



<h2>Iker Casillas on the FIFA The Best starting XI </h2>


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On X, Iker Casillas tweeted, “1-3-3-4, It is not a lottery number. It is not the telephone code of a country. It is not my password for my iPhone. It’s the new football game system!! For the next starting 11, it is better to put a 1-10.” 



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Casillas shared the sentiment of many who believed the Best starting XI was too disbalanced and attack oriented. The FIFPro men’s world XI is as follows: Courtois; Walker, Stones, Dias; Bernardo Silva, Bellingham, De Bruyne; Messi, Haaland, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. 



<h2>Casillas vents on The Best winner </h2>



The former Spanish World Cup winner also took a jab at Lionel Messi winning the award by tweeting, “You create some nice prizes, and you are taking them away by not doing things fairly. “The Smile” is more like it. Anyway, good night!” 


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The tweet is in reference to Manchester City’s Haaland not winning the award based on the merit that the Norwegian international won various titles with Man City over 2023 and was the standout player of the team many consider right now to be the best in the world.

Iker Casillas slams the Best 2023 starting XI choices

Iker Casillas slams the Best 2023 starting XI choices - Bolavip US

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Many of football’s all-time greats made their name in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UEFA Champions League</a>. A wide range of superb players have been on display in this tournament, from offensive maestros to sturdy defenders and outstanding goalkeepers. 



The history of the tournament has been overflowing with exceptional players who made their mark with dazzling abilities, dogged determination, and the capacity to generate magical moments. Many big names have been engraved into the record books of football, making it an incredibly difficult challenge to choose the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/No-PSG-Chelsea-Manchester-City-ChatGPT-chooses-biggest-clubs-in-football-history-20230428-0021.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">greatest lineup of all time</a>,



In celebration of the luminaries who have left an indelible impact on Europe’s best club tournament, Transfermarkt have requested that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chatgpt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT</a> prepares a list of the UCL’s all-time finest players. Today’s most talked-about AI system made an attempt at the impossible, and it delivered.



<h2>What is the best XI in UEFA Champions League history&nbsp;according to&nbsp;ChatGPT?</h2>



When it comes to its formation, the AI chatbot ChatGPT has opted for a 4-2-3-1. Iker Casillas, a Real Madrid icon and three-time champion, is in goal. At right back is the player who has the most trophies in football history, Dani Alves. Additionally, he has won the championship three times. 



Three-time Champions League winner and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos would be deployed as a left-back. Center back is where Carles Puyol (three) and Paolo Maldini (five) shine, with a combined eight European Cups to their names.



Barcelona’s great and current manager, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/xavi-hernandez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Xavi Hernandez</a> anchors a midfield three, and he and his former Camp Nou colleague, Andres Iniesta have won eight Champions Leagues between them (four each). <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zinedine-zidane" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zinedine Zidane</a>, who won the title as a player and then led Real Madrid to three consecutive titles as manager, is also a key contributor in the middle.


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Raul, a three-time victor, takes the lead in the front ranks. He’s accompanied by his short-time former Los Blancos teammate and five-time champion <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>. The missing element of the puzzle is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>, who led Barcelona to four Champions League titles. There are a number of notable players that were left off the list, including Gianluigi Buffon, Cafu, Luka Modric, Clarence Seedorf, Ronaldo Nazario, Karim Benzema, Franz Beckenbauer, Philip Lahm, and many more.



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No Buffon, Cafu, Modric, Seedorf, Karim Benzema: ChatGPT chooses greatest Champions League XI ever

The best players in the world have traditionally come via Spain's most popular&nbsp;league, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga" target="_blank">La Liga</a>. It has a long and storied history, dating back more than a century, and has seen several legendary athletes play for its prestigious teams.&nbsp; 
With so much incredible footballing talent having played in La Liga throughout the years, picking 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">Best XI</a> is a daunting undertaking. Many players&nbsp;have all left permanent imprints on the Spanish game and are indicative of the finest that the league&nbsp;has to offer. 
In response to a request from Transfermarkt,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chatgpt" target="_blank">ChatGPT</a> has compiled a list honoring the league's greatest players. These exceptional players will go down in Spanish football history as figures who changed the game forever. In addition, they would be unstoppable on the field due to their outstanding combination of ability, inventiveness, and goalscoring power. 
<h2>What is La Liga's&nbsp;best XI of all time&nbsp;according to&nbsp;ChatGPT?</h2> 
Iker Casillas, the all-time great goalkeeper for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a>,&nbsp;has been chosen to start in goal.&nbsp;The back four consists of current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg" target="_blank">Paris Saint-Germain</a> defender Sergio Ramos, former Spain internationals Carles Puyol, Fernando Hierro, and Roberto Carlos. 
 
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Three of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank">Barcelona</a>'s all-time best players&mdash;Johan Cruyff, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/xavi-hernandez" target="_blank">Xavi Hernandez</a>, and Andres Iniesta&mdash;man the center of the field. Telmo Zarra, who passed away in 2006, is shown in the starting lineup with modern greats <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank">Lionel Messi</a>.&nbsp;There are a number of notable players that were left off the list, including Zinedine Zidane, Luka Modric, Ronaldo Nazario, Raul, Ronaldinho, and many more. 
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No Zidane, Modric, Ronaldo Nazario, Raul, Ronaldinho: ChatGPT chooses all-time La Liga best XI

Throughout his career,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>has shared the field with a plethora of other outstanding athletes.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" rel="noopener">sport’s all-time greats</a>during his time at top sides like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juventus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Juventus</a>, and two spellsat <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a>.
Choosing one’s top eleven players may be challenging for most people, but for Ronaldo, the possibilities are, unlimited. Therefore, selecting the best XIwould be a formidable challenge for the current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Al-Nassr</a> main star and team captain.
However, the 38-year-old has made an effort to do so.He may have stunned Los Blancos supporters by excluding a key contributor to the club’s recentUEFA Champions League success whenZinedine Zidane was the manager.
<h2>What doesCristiano Ronaldo’sbest XI of teammates look like?</h2>
In a recent interview with Goal Arabia, the five-time Ballon d’Or winnerlisted his all-time favorite eleven teammates. Ronaldo’s starting lineup included Iker Casillas in goal, followed by a rock-solid defensive quartet of Sergio Ramos, Rio Ferdinand, Giorgio Chiellini, and Marcelo.
He then went alongside United legend Paul Scholes and Real Madrid stars Toni Kroos and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-modric" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luka Modric</a> in the middle of the field. Finally, a potent offensive trio of Gareth Bale, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karim Benzema</a>, and Wayne Rooney rounds out a fantastic lineup.
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Given that the relationship with Rooney had seemed to be deteriorating in recent months, his selection may come as a surprise.Stranger yet is the absence of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/casemiro" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Casemiro</a>, asthey shared playing time atboth Real Madrid and Manchester United.
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The Brazilian midfielder, who can boast of lifting a total of five Champions League trophies in his career,was a crucialcog in Real Madrid’s success for most of Ronaldo’s stay at Santiago Bernabeu. As a result, the Portugueseveteran’s decision to leave Casemiro off his Best XI selection is up for debate.

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

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

After the scandal with the new song by<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Which-celebrities-reacted-to-Shakira-and-Bizarraps-new-song-20230112-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shakira</a>, theKings League has reached just amazing records of audience with the presence of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Gerard-Pique-talks-about-Shakira-for-the-first-time-since-their-breakup-20230214-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerard Pique</a>alongside celebrities and former players such as Ibai Llanos, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Why-was-Sergio-Aguero-given-a-WorldCup-winners-medal-for-Argentina-20221222-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sergio Kun Aguero</a> or Iker Casillas.
Shakirashocked the world with her new song dedicated toGerard Pique. The BZRP Music Sessions collaboration with<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Shakira-and-Bizarrap-launch-a-Mussic-Session-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20230112-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bizarrap</a>, Vol. 53, hasbroken almost every record for a Latin song in different platforms such as YouTube. From that point on, the Kings League took advatange of the momentum.
Now, in another incredible episodeat the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Video-Sergio-Kun-Aguero-confirms-Lionel-Messi-could-play-in-the-Kings-League-20230125-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kings League</a>, Jose Mourinho appeared as a surprise guest. Read here to check out all the details about the ‘harsh’ message he had for Iker Casillas remembering their tenure at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/They-screwed-me-James-Rodriguez-slams-Florentino-Perez-and-Real-Madrid-for-crushing-his-career-20230127-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a>.
<h2>Kings League: Jose Mourinho sends ‘harsh’ message to Iker Casillas</h2>
During the last few days, the Kings League hadbeen promoting a famous penalty kick which was shot by Ibai Llanos against Iker Casillas. So, prior to one of the most expected moments of the year, Jose Mourinho gave an incredible advice to the famous streamer.
“If I sent him to the bench (in Real Madrid), there must have been a reason for that. He is very bad (Iker Casillas). You have an easy penalty kick against him.” Of course, it was just an extraordinary joke from Mourinho to Iker Casillas as part of the show in the Kings League.
By the way, Ibai Llanos indeed scored a goal in the Kings League with a penalty kick against Iker Casillas during the game between Porcinos FC and 1K Futbol Club. So, in the end, Jose Mourinho’s advice worked.

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Jose Mourinho sends 'harsh' message to Iker Casillas in the Kings League

Jose Mourinho sends 'harsh' message to Iker Casillas in the Kings League - Bolavip US

After creating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Sergio-Kun-Aguero-joins-the-Kings-League-as-mystery-player-Joker-20230115-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kings League</a> together, former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/FC-Barcelona-get-involved-in-the-Kings-League-of-Gerard-Pique-Kun-Aguero-20230120-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> defender <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Gerard-Pique-announces-partnership-with-Casio-for-the-Kings-League-20230113-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerard Pique</a>and ex-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Carlo-Ancelotti-on-one-of-his-Real-Madrid-players-future-I-dont-care--20230217-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a> goalie <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Disgrace-was-you-against-Chelsea-Iker-Casillas-ignites-rivalry-by-poking-fun-at-Gerard-Pique-20230211-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iker Casillas</a> are once again poking fun at one other. While on international duty with the Spanish national team, the two players who shared a locker room, had recently reminisced about their experiences with referees and had a lighthearted back-and-forth about it.
Despite their well-known closeness and a shared love of a good laugh, the two players took their on-field exploits very seriously. The Spanish defense that they established together went on a historic six-year run, winning the 2008 and 2012Euro, and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The Kings League oftenfacesthe wrath of the competition between these two La Liga heavyweights. Given that the pair are such visible emblems of both rivals teams, and that they have captained both teams for extended periods of time, their disputes are unavoidable.
<h2>What did Iker Casillas say of his opinion onGerard Pique?</h2>
With little hesitation at all, Iker Casillas called Gerard Pique a ‘total idiot and an asshole’when asked by Spanish influencerIbai Llanos. On his Twitter page, Ibai posted a discussion he had with the ex-Real Madrid goalie.
Llanos messaged Casillas, asking the latter’s thoughts on the former Barcelona defender:”Iker what do you think of Pique, don’t you think he’s a bit of an asshole? Be honest.” This was met with the response, “Totally childish and an asshole”.
Pique has been silent on Casillas’remarks, while other people speculate that this is all an elaborate PR trick, as the two ex-players have never been publicly rumored to have any serious issues with one another besides their on-field rivalry. Furthermore, they brought up the fact that Ibai, Pique, and Casillas are all <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Gerard-Pique-targets-LaLiga-stadium-to-play-Kings-Leagues-final-stage-20230117-0042.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kings League partners</a>.

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'Totally childish idiot': Gerard Pique blasted by former Spain national team teammate

'Totally childish idiot': Gerard Pique blasted by former Spain national team teammate - Bolavip US

One of the better parts of Friday’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Video-Sergio-Kun-Aguero-confirms-Lionel-Messi-could-play-in-the-Kings-League-20230125-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kings League</a> Matchday 6 preview included former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/FC-Barcelona-get-involved-in-the-Kings-League-of-Gerard-Pique-Kun-Aguero-20230120-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> defender <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Gerard-Pique-targets-LaLiga-stadium-to-play-Kings-Leagues-final-stage-20230117-0042.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerard Pique</a>and former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/La-Liga-Three-possible-replacements-if-Carlo-Ancelotti-were-to-leave-Real-Madrid-in-summer-20230210-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a> captain<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/iker-casillas-tweet-lucy-bronze-calls-for-more-education-amid-terrible-joke-gone-bad-20221010-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iker Casillas</a>. The twoplayers who shared a locker room while on international duty with theSpanish national teamreminisced in a humorous back-and-forth regarding officiating concerns.
Not for the first time, the Kings League has felt the heat of the rivalry between the two La Liga giants. These debates are inevitable, given that the two individuals in question are such prominent symbols of both teams, both of which they have captained for a considerable amount of time.
Gerard Pique’s recollection of the former La Liga referee Cesar Muniz Fernandez was the catalyst. The Kings League president and former Blaugrana player recounted a penalty that was previously called in a game between Elche and Real Madrid.
<h2>What was said betweenIker Casillas andGerard Pique?</h2>
The contentious play occurred with the score tied at 1-1 in the 92nd minute of a match during the 2012-13 season. The ex-refereewas instrumental in Los Blancos’ triumph by awarding a penalty that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Sergio-Ramos-brands-Lionel-Messi-as-GOAT-ahead-of-former-teammate-Cristiano-Ronaldo-20230204-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> later converted.
The 36-year-old centre-backremarked that “that penalty Pepe got for his dive against Elche was one of Madrid’s most historic disgraces”. The formerBlancos shot-stopper was not amused by this comment and did not sit mute in the face of these statements that made his club seem terrible.
Casillas replied angrily, “Disgrace was you against Chelsea, my friend”, in reference to the infamous disputed officiating by Tom Henning Ovrebo at Stamford Bridge during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/top-5-champions-league-games-decided-on-away-goals-rule-20210624-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> Semi-Finals in 2009. Following Iker’s remark, Pique said, “I don’t want to get into this” to end the conversation and avoid further escalation of the situation.
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'Disgrace was you against Chelsea': Iker Casillas ignites rivalry by poking fun at Gerard Pique

'Disgrace was you against Chelsea': Iker Casillas ignites rivalry by poking fun at Gerard Pique - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-wins-record-seventh-ballon-dor-award-20211129-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi winning the 2021 Ballon d’Or</a> raised eyebrows in certain circles, especially in the German media where many outlets described Messi’s victory as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-wins-2021-ballon-dor-over-lewandowski-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20211129-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a ‘scandalous choice’</a> according to Bild. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/2021-ballon-dor-results-reportedly-leaked-messi-first-lewandowski-would-not-be-in-the-top-two-20211126-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Lewandowski</a> who has had two incredible years missed out on the award in 2020, as it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite that, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/lionel-messi-t13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Messi</a>‘s 2021 included winning the Copa del Rey with Barcelona and the Copa America with Argentina. To go along with those titles Messi’s individual honors went from being LaLiga’s top scorer, the Copa America top scorer, Copa America top assister, and player of the Copa America.
Still one old adversary struck back on social media and voiced his disapproval of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-ballon-dor-list-by-years-and-age-20211128-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Messi</a> winning the award, here is what former Real Madrid and Spanish national team goalkeeper Iker Casillas had to say.

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Cada vez me cuesta más creer en esto de los premios del fútbol.Para mi,Messi,es uno de los 5 mejores jugadores de toda la historia pero hay que empezar a saber catalogar quiénes son los más destacados al cabo de una temporada. No es tan difícil puñeta!Lo hacen difícil otros! ����♂️
 — Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) <a href="https://twitter.com/IkerCasillas/status/1465471720840642560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2021</a> </blockquote></div>
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<h2>Iker Casillas angry over Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or win</h2>
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Iker Casillas, who played over 500 games for Real Madrid took to Twitter and stated, “I find it more and more difficult to believe in these football awards… For me, Messi is one of the five best footballers of all time, but they must start to take note of who is the best player in a given season. It’s not that difficult. Others just make it difficult.”
Much of the criticism of Messi winning the award stems that it was given as sort of a “thank you” to Messi for the great career he has had. Lewandowski who’s past two years are worthy of a Ballon d’Or should have taken home the prize according to various media outlets. Nonetheless Messi’s year despite it being a down year for Barcelona, was exceptional individually. 
 
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