"Media golden boy strikes again": FIFA 23 fans debate Ronaldo and Messi's potential overall ratings
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in FIFA 23 will be two fantastic cards that players hope to have in their squads. Despite being at the receiving end of nerfs, the superstar duo will be among the highest-rated cards this year. However, many in the community aren't happy with how the ratings have been allotted as they feel there's a lack of accuracy.
Ronaldo will be the highest-rated player for Manchester United, but his overall has come down from 91 to 90. Messi's rating has been reduced by a similar number, but at 91 overall, he will continue to be one of the four footballers with the highest overall.
EA Sports hasn't officially revealed the ratings, but an accidental Xbox glitch allowed some players to play the game one month before its release. While the developers quickly removed the error, several players' overalls started making the rounds on social media. While some of it is in line with expectations, others are pretty surprising.
Ronaldo and Messi's ratings aren't poor by any means, but some fans believe that FIFA 23 isn't rating players accurately. It was widely expected that the two footballing greats would get downgrades following their performances last season. While those predictions have been substantiated, some fail to understand why the Argentine is rated higher.
Based on stats alone, Ronaldo performed better than Messi, although the latter's team had a far better season. Nevertheless, many community members haven't agreed with the decision and have since taken to social media to express their feelings.
While players do appreciate the leaks in the ratings, a few aren't pleased with Ronaldo's pace stat of 81.
Due to Messi's higher overall rating, some feel that there's a definite bias in the way FIFA 23
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