Cristiano Ronaldo is amongst the highest-rated and most meta players in FIFA 23, retaining his status as a fan favorite in the series. The iconic Portuguese forward has historically been overpowered in the franchise, becoming the highest-rated player in several iterations. However, his abilities and performances have diminished with time, and so have his ratings in FIFA.
Ronaldo recently made headlines and grasped the footballing world's attention after giving an exclusive tell-all interview expressing his thoughts and opinions regarding the current situation at Manchester United.
The former Real Madrid forward said he felt "betrayed" by the club and lashed out at the club's infrastructure. The 37-year-old told Piers Morgan in the interview that he didn't "respect" the club's manager, Erik ten Hag.
As expected, this did not go down well with the fans or the club's owners and resulted in Ronaldo's contract being terminated on a mutual agreement on November 22.
With one of the greatest players of all time becoming a free agent, there has been a lot of speculation regarding what the future holds for his career. Depending on the ventures he chooses to pursue after the World Cup, his fate in FIFA 23 remains contentious.
Note: This article is speculative and reflects the writer's opinions.
Ronaldo's contract termination offers a unique situation for EA Sports to deal with. Usually, when a player ends their tenure with their employer, they are removed from some game modes while being available as free agents in others. However, in such an unusual scenario, fans have been left wondering what will happen to the legendary player in FIFA 23.
Ultimate Team is by far the most popular game mode in the franchise, earning EA Sports a large
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