<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema">Karim Benzema</a> is a legend of Real Madrid. After his arrival in 2009, the numbers are just spectacular for the French striker. 5 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league">Champions League</a>, 4 UEFA Super Cups, 5 FIFA Club World Cups, 4 La Liga, 3 Spanish Cups and 4 Spanish Super Cups. 



Furthermore, Benzema is the second best scorer in club’s history just behind Cristiano Ronaldo (451). His 353 goals put him ahead of names such as Raul Gonzalez (323) and Alfredo Di Stefano (308). He also won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/ballon-dor-2022-trophy-weight-size-material-and-value-20221016-0003.html">Ballon d’Or</a> in 2022.


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Now, Karim Benzema is 35-years old and, with his contract set to expire, a decision was inevitable for the final stage of his career. Read here to find out if he’ll stay with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> or go for a new adventure in Saudi Arabia.



<h2>Karim Benzema makes final decision between Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia</h2>



Karim Benzema has decided to leave Real Madrid after 14 seasons and 647 matches. The club confirmed the news and next Tuesday there will be a special farewell ceremony led by team’s president, Florentino Perez. 







Of course, the big question is which will be his next club. So far, the destination seems to be Saudi Arabia. According to many reports, Benzema received two months ago a $200 million offer to play in that country for Al Ittihad. 



However, in the last days, the deal could have been upgraded to convince him putting the numbers be around $400 million. Luka Modric was tempted too, though he will stay at Real Madrid, and another player who could join Benzema is Sergio Ramos as he also announced his departure from PSG.


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Saudi Arabia has an ambitious plan to sign soccer stars in the near future as they prepare a massive campaign to host the 2030 World Cup. The first step to do it is boosting the Saudi Pro League. That’s why they went for Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and, in a story still pending, Lionel Messi.

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Karim Benzema announces final decision between Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/marco-asensio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marco Asensio</a> will be departing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a> at the end of the season, the club said this week. After much deliberation, the Spaniard ultimately decided that he should leave and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/real-madrid-ace-bound-for-psg-to-join-forces-with-neymar-and-mbappe-as-lionel-messis-successor-20230601-BUS-5580.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">move to Paris Saint-Germain</a>, rather than sign a contract extension.



Mariano Diaz is the second player that will be let go by Carlo Ancelotti; the Whites have now confirmed his exit on a free transfer at the conclusion of the season. Despite being re-signed after a stellar 2017-18 season at Lyon, his time back in the Spanish capital has not gone as planned or anticipated.



Meanwhile, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karim Benzema</a> is reportedly seriously contemplating a transfer to Saudi Arabia after getting a tempting offer of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/karim-benzema-resolves-his-future-final-decision-between-real-madrid-and-saudi-arabia-revealed-20230602-BUS-5719.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">€150 million per year</a> from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-ittihad" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Al-Ittihad</a>. Not long ago, he was on the verge of extending his contract at Santiago Bernabeu, but things look to have shifted.



<h2>Who is the next player that will leave Real Madrid?</h2>



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It has been confirmed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/eden-hazard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eden Hazard</a> will follow them out of Real Madrid. The Athletic had previously reported citing sources inside the club’s Valdebebas training facility and among the player’s entourage.



El Partidazo de COPE had added that the home of the Belgian ace is already on the market, as the necessary steps have been taken by Real Madrid to terminate his contract. 



Just moments later, the La Liga giants issued a public statement confirming the news. “Real Madrid C. F. and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement by which the player is disassociated from the club as of June 30, 2023”, it said.


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The next day, on Sunday, when his side play Athletic Club in the last La Liga game of the season, the 31-year-old winger will play his final game at the Santiago Bernabeu. The former Chelsea star has not decided whether or not to retire at this time, although The Athletic add that the possibility exists.

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Real Madrid rescind star's contract after Marco Asensio's exit and Karim Benzema's rumors

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After 14 years at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karim Benzema</a> seems ready to go away this summer. With just one year left on his contract, the Frenchman’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu has been put into question.



Discussions about a possible move to Saudi Arabia have heated up in recent days. It was reported that an official announcement of the 35-year-old’s joining with A<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-ittihad" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">l-Ittihad</a> was “imminent,” as the club’s management had become more confident in their ability to close the transfer.



His former teammate in Spain, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, is currently playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, and the Frenchman reportedly has <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/karim-benzema-resolves-his-future-final-decision-between-real-madrid-and-saudi-arabia-revealed-20230602-BUS-5719.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">spoken with the Portuguese about the move</a>. With an annual salary of about €100 million, Benzema would be one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.



<h2>Who is expected to be Karim Benzema’s replacement at Real Madrid?</h2>



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To compete with Europe’s best clubs next season, Real Madrid will need to add reinforcements to the roster this summer, particularly if Karim Benzema decides to depart. As a result, Spain-based media outlets are reporting that Los Blancos are considering making a bid to acquire <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/romelu-lukaku" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Romelu Lukaku</a>.



Fichajes reports that Carlo Ancelotti and his squad see the value in the Belgian when he is well enough to play and are interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu. The same source states that Madrid see Lukaku as a good alternative to Karim Benzema, or even to play alongside him in case the Frenchman opts to stay.


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The 29-year-old forward returned to Serie A on loan last summer, but he has had a rough year due to injuries and poor fitness. Lukaku has begun to regain his form in Serie A after missing 18 games for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-de-milan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter</a> this season in all competitions, but he is set to return to his former side <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chelsea</a> once his loan ends.

Real Madrid shake things up: Unveiling shocking plan to secure unexpected Karim Benzema's successor - Bolavip US

Real Madrid shake things up: Unveiling shocking plan to secure unexpected Karim Benzema's successor

It’s possible that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> won’t be the only top player playing in Saudi Arabia next campaign. After the Portuguese’s signing, other players who had previously turned down offers from the Middle East reached out to try to restart discussions.



The goal is to create the Saudi Pro League a true local powerhouse by attracting the game’s biggest names when they enter their thirties. This summer, rumors have circulated that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karim Benzema</a> will join <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-ittihad" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Al-Ittihad</a> and that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> will join Al-Hilal.



Benzema, at 35 years old, could make €100 million per year if he leaves Real Madrid now instead of waiting until 2024 when the club plans to spend heavily on a striker. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal have been extensively connected with a move for the ex-Barcelona captain, and their offer has subsequently nearly quadrupled to an astounding <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">€600 million per year</a>.



<h2>What did Cristiano Ronaldo say of Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema’s possible Saudi moves?</h2>



Upon hearing that the duo were linked with a move to the league, Cristiano Ronaldo said, as quoted by Eurosport: “They are welcome. The big players are all welcome.



“The league will improve, and it currently has wonderful foreign and Arab players. And in my opinion, if they continue to do the work that they want to do here, for the next five years, I think the Saudi league can be a top five league in the world.“


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The 38-year-old has also committed to spending the next season with Al-Nassr: “I am happy here, I want to continue here, I will continue here.”

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Message to Messi and Benzema? Cristiano Ronaldo talks about facing the stars again

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema">Karim Benzema</a> has been at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> for 14 years since joining from Lyon, but he seems set to depart this summer. The Frenchman’s future at the Bernabeu has been called into doubt with only one year remaining on his contract with Real Madrid.



Recent days have seen an increase in talk of a prospective relocation to Saudi Arabia. Official confirmation of the 35-year-old’s signing with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-ittihad">Al-Ittihad</a> was said to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/reports-karim-benzema-will-leave-real-madrid-for-exotic-destination-20230601-BUS-5443.html">‘imminent’</a>, as the club’s executives had become more confident in their ability to seal the deal.



According to reports, the Frenchman has discussed the transfer with his former Real Madrid colleague <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, who is now playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Benzema would be one of the top-paid players in the world with a tax-free income of almost €100m per year.



<h2>What now for Karim Benzema?</h2>



After his departure from the club had seemed agreed, Benzema changed his mind and decided to remain in Madrid for at least one more season. Spanish newspaper Marca, who reported the news, also add that the 35-year-old always intended to remain at the Bernabeu and never planned to leave this summer.



The French superstar is reportedly ‘very grateful’ to Saudi Arabia for the massive contract offer, but would rather end his time with the Whites on a positive note. After a disappointing 2022-23 season, Benzema reportedly thinks he still has business to take care of in the Spanish capital.


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Though he hasn’t ruled out a transfer to the Middle East for next summer, it seems like the reigning Ballon d’Or winner will be staying with Carlo Ancelotti’s side for at least another year. It seems like <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">getting together with Ronaldo</a> will have to wait.

Karim Benzema resolves his future: Final decision between Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia revealed - Bolavip US

Karim Benzema resolves his future: Final decision between Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia revealed

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karim Benzema</a> era looks about finished at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a>. According to multiple reports Benzema will leave the club after 14 seasons and 24 titles. Benzema ranks second behind <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> as the Spanish giant’s all-time leading scorer.



Last season <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/karim-benzema-mulling-mega-offer-from-saudi-arabia-20230530-BUS-4983.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzema</a> showed no signs of slowing down as he scored 30 goals in 42 matches for Real Madrid. Benzema also won 5 UEFA Champions Leagues during his stint at the club.


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According to AS all signs point to Benzema accepting the mega offer, he has received from Saudi Arabia with the club being identified as Al Ittihad.



<h2>Karim Benzema to Al Ittihad?</h2>



The AS report suggest that it is Al Ittihad who is willing to pay the French striker well over 100 million euros per season. The offer is for two seasons at an estimated €400 million and then Benzema would become an ambassador for the sport and league in the country ahead of a 2030 World Cup bid.


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Benzema had talks with the Real Madrid brass about a possible extension, but those talks broke down and now Benzema will take the holy grail when it comes to contracts and join the high spending Saudi Premier League.

Reports: Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid for exotic destination - Bolavip US

Reports: Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid for exotic destination

Out of contract striker <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karim Benzema</a> has a huge offer on the table from an unnamed Saudi Arabian club according to ESPN and Be Soccer. <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" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzema</a> showed no signs of slowing down with Real Madrid scoring 30 goals in 42 games last season.



At 35, much has been made about the former French national team striker’s future at the Spanish giants, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a> has no true direct replacement for Karim Benzema’s 353 goals with the club.


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At Real Madrid, Karim Benzema won 24 championships including an unprecedented 5<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> UEFA Champions Leagues</a>. Now an unnamed Saudi club is ready to throw the bank at the Frenchman literally.



<h2>Karim Benzema’s Saudi Arabia offer</h2>



According to sources the offer now on the table for Karim Benzema to join the Saudi Premier League is a salary of €400 million for two seasons and then become an ambassador for the sport and league in the country. Benzema was close to resigning with Real Madrid in the winter, but talks have stopped.


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With 15 years at the club, Benzema could be seeking a new challenge and the Saudi League has already spent a lot of money to bring in Cristiano Ronaldo and is looking to land Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba on mega deals.

Karim Benzema mulling mega offer from Saudi Arabia - Bolavip US

Karim Benzema mulling mega offer from Saudi Arabia

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank">Lionel Messi</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank">Karim Benzema</a> are two of the best soccer players in the world. Right now, only <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe" target="_blank">Kylian Mbappe</a> and Erling Haaland could come close to what they've achieved during the last months.&nbsp; 
In 2022, Benzema was the star who helped Real Madrid to conquer the Champions League and La Liga in the same season. He also took home his first Ballon d'Or. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi&nbsp;had spectacular performances to give Argentina the World Cup. 
 
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However, in an unexpected turn of events, Messi and Benzema will be free to negotiate with any team in the world. By the way, they're not the only ones. Check&nbsp;out this amazing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Best-XI-of-this-years-FIFA-World-Cup-20221218-0028.html" target="_blank">Best XI</a> of most valuable free agents. 
<h2>Who are the best free agents in soccer?</h2> 
According to Transfermarkt, there's a fantastic lineup which could be formed just with star players who will be free agents during next summer's window. This is a&nbsp;Best XI of the most valuable ones. 
David de Gea would be the goalkeeper as he's in the middle of negotiations with Manchester United to extend his contract, but with a huge pay cut. After his recent mistakes in big stages, the Spanish player could hit the market with a value of $15 million. 
On defense, the list includes Alejandro Grimaldo who ends contract with&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;($25 million), Evan Ndicka from Eintracht Frankfurt ($32 million), Milan Skriniar of Inter ($60 million) and Nelson Semedo of Wolverhampton ($15 million). 
As midfielders, the most valuable options available in the market will be: Adrien Rabiot (Juventus, $30 million), Youri Tielemans (Leicester City, $30 million) and Daichi Kamada (Eintracht Frankfurt, $30 million). 
 
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The attack is phenomenal as three star players are able to sign&nbsp;for free considering their contracts expire. Marcus Thuram (Borussia Monchengladbach, $32 million), Karim Benzema (Real Madrid, $35 million) and Lionel Messi (PSG, $45 million).&nbsp;

Dynamic Duo: Messi and Benzema lead Best XI of most valuable free agents

Since his contract at Santiago Bernabeu expires&nbsp;at the end of June, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a>'s prolific striker <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank">Karim Benzema</a> will be free to sign with any club on a Bosman deal.&nbsp;There had&nbsp;been no word on a contract extension, leading to increasing rumors about his future intentions. 
Although his production has dropped this year, the French ace&nbsp;is still contributing to the team's success as they&nbsp;enter the season's home stretch. Thus, a&nbsp;year after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/ballon-dor-all-time-winners-20211128-0010.html" target="_blank">winning the Ballon d'Or</a>, he continues to be a crucial cog for Los Blancos. 
Over the course of the season, he scored 44 goals for the team, 15 of which came in the Champions League.&nbsp;Although the 35-year-old's team is on pace to lose their&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga" target="_blank">La Liga</a>&nbsp;title to arch-rivals&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank">Barcelona</a>, he has scored 25 goals so far this season. 
<h2>Real Madrid stay or Saudi Arabia move: What next for Karim Benzema?</h2> 
Recently, the striker was offered a huge contract to play in Saudi Arabia, but he declined it in order to remain in European football. Using a similar strategy, his former colleague <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> made a sensational transfer to Saudi&nbsp;club Al-Nassr in January, where he is reportedly earning over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldos-salary-It-takes-Messi-and-two-other-PSG-superstars-to-surpass-CR7s-wage-20230118-0011.html" target="_blank">&euro;200 million per year.</a> 
The reigning Ballon d'Or winner has made a name for himself in recent seasons thanks to his ability to have a significant impression. As a result,&nbsp;according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, he is prepared to also&nbsp;turn down a transfer to Saudi Arabia this summer in favor of remaining with Real Madrid. 
Even if at least one Middle Eastern team has reached out to him this month, Benzema is set on remaining with his current Spanish club. In fact, the current European champions have&nbsp;agreed to keep the Frenchman&nbsp;on their roster until the summer of 2024. 
 
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Benzema's Ballon d'Or victory prompted the Whites&nbsp;to exercise an option to extend his contract by a year, and they have done so with the Frenchman's approval.&nbsp;Since Endrick Felipe won't be able to join the team until next July, Real Madrid have&nbsp;decided to keep its current undisputed starting striker.&nbsp;

Karim Benzema makes final decision on future amid talk of joining Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Throughout his career,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>&nbsp;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">Real Madrid</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juventus" target="_blank">Juventus</a>, and two spells&nbsp;at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank">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 XI&nbsp;would be a formidable challenge for the current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr" target="_blank">Al-Nassr</a> main star and team captain. 
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. 
<h2>What does&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo's&nbsp;best XI of teammates look like?</h2> 
In a recent interview with Goal Arabia, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner&nbsp;listed 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">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">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.&nbsp;Stranger yet is the absence of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/casemiro" target="_blank">Casemiro</a>, as&nbsp;they shared playing time at&nbsp;both 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,&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.

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

The winners of&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Which-players-and-coaches-didnt-vote-for-Lionel-Messi-at-The-Best-FIFA-2022-20230228-0010.html" target="_blank">2022</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Which-players-and-coaches-didnt-vote-for-Lionel-Messi-at-The-Best-FIFA-2022-20230228-0010.html" target="_blank">&nbsp;The FIFA Best Awards</a> were not immune to the usual round of discussion and controversy that attends each individual award ceremony.&nbsp;In any case, once the greatest career of the 21st century reached its zenith, few would begrudge <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/The-Best-FIFA-2022-Lionel-Messi-did-not-vote-for-Kylian-Mbappe-as-the-top-player-20230228-0008.html" target="_blank">Lionel Messi</a> his success. 
The majority of national media members and international coaches and captains weigh in on the decision. However, new <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Its-not-Alejandro-Garnacho-Spain-call-up-Argentine-player-for-Euro-qualifiers-20230303-0020.html" target="_blank">Spain</a> manager <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Totally-childish-idiot-Gerard-Pique-blasted-by-former-Spain-national-team-teammate-20230218-0024.html" target="_blank">Luis de la Fuente</a>&nbsp;did not regard the Argentine superstar's success as adequate to be crowned 'The Best' nevertheless. 
The new coach of the Spanish national team, who took over for Luis Enrique, has chosen Messi's colleague and Manchester City striker <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Fans-of-Argentinas-Julian-Alvarez-sign-unusual-petition-requesting-he-breakup-from-his-girlfriend-20221227-0016.html" target="_blank">Julian Alvarez</a> as the finest player in the world in 2022.&nbsp;Thus, several Spaniards have questioned the new La Roja manager's vote selections for the prize.&nbsp; 
<h2>Watch: Why did Spain manager vote for&nbsp;Julian Alvarez at The Best FIFA 2022?</h2> 
According to a previous report from&nbsp;Cadena SER, the 61-year-old&nbsp;ranked <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Jude-Bellingham-likeda-Instagram-post-that-could-hint-at-his-next-club-20230306-0009.html" target="_blank">Jude Bellingham</a> of Borussia Dortmund in second and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Luka-Modric-has-made-a-decision-on-his-future-with-Croatia-20221217-0038.html" target="_blank">Luka Modric</a> of Real Madrid in third.&nbsp;Now we know the experienced&nbsp;manager's ridiculously entertaining justification for his final votes. 
"Why did I vote for Julian Alvarez at The Best Awards? Because I like him and he is the World Champion, right? I don't drink, so I was calmly serene (while voting). Messi is the greatest, of course. But I wanted to vote for Julian. Heh..&rdquo;,&nbsp;De la Fuente explained his decision in a press conference. 
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