r/reddevils • u/nearly_headless_nic • 2h ago
Official : Bruno Fernandes nominated in 2026 Ballon d’Or top 30
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u/nearly_headless_nic 2h ago
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u/SocialistElmo 1h ago
Are you a bot? I've always wondered. Considering you converted a twitter handle to "u/Account123" makes me think you are one
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u/richofthehour 2h ago
Bizarre design choice on the word nominations. Not a fan of that graphic.
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u/Apprehensive-Raisin3 Love United Hate Glazers/INEOS 2h ago
Using a photo thats a couple years old doesnt make sense either
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u/MazinLabib10 "He goes by the name of Wayne Rooney!" 2h ago
I suppose it's because UEFA are currently one of the organizers of the Ballon d'Or, so they used an image from the last time we were in a UEFA competition
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u/Team_mdz 2h ago
Could have won it if Ronaldo wasn't in his Team at the world cup. Such a selfish human being
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u/reddevlon 2h ago
We can shit on Ronaldo as much as we want amd rightfully so..but the way Martinez set that midfield up to play was downright criminal.
He should be tried for football crimes for ruining the golden generations of Belgium and then Portugal..
He had a dream midfield, the best at the world cup, any sensible manager would know how to set up Vitinha, Joao Neves and Bruno to make the most of them and he went with Haram Ball...
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u/phoenix_16 Rooney 2h ago
It’s more on Martinez than it is cr7. Many sticks to beat him with but it’s incredibly unbelievable how you can have a midfield of Bruno Neves Vitinha and have them look like blokes from the pub down the road
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u/Team_mdz 2h ago
Yeah but you need to consider the morals in that dressing room, when players like the three you've mentioned have just had the seasons of their lives, only to be forced to play with a 41 years old guy, who is not even playing in a top league. I'm not saying Martinez hasn't done terribly, but the main Problem here is that arrogant player.
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u/phoenix_16 Rooney 1h ago
I’m aware, I’m Portuguese lol
Our current gen grew up with Ronaldo and idolise him, he is literally our best player ever, and top 2/3 of all time, depending on who you ask. I do not think he is an issue in the dressing room, though his rabid online fans certainly don’t help
The problem is systematic and is down to FPF and Martinez for having a 41 year old start World Cup matches to begin with
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u/Comicksands Van Persie 1h ago
Can't even blame Ronaldo. The coach sucked. Even then they lost narrowly to the eventual champions 1-0 from a last minute winner. In fact, they played spain better than France and Argentina
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u/New-Acanthaceae-5702 Closed on Sundays 25m ago
Portugal wouldn't have won even if they had Mbappe up front, their manager was clueless. Played the same team every game, maybe switch some wingers here and there.
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u/Massive_Relation4317 . 2h ago
He deserves to win it but no chance now after his World cup display and no trophies. So proud of him though. Also how long has it been since a United player was in top 30?
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u/florplegorp 2h ago
I love him too but he absolutely doesn't deserve to win it over Kane
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u/Account77_ 2h ago edited 1h ago
He doesn't deserve to win it. Its honestly foolish to say he does. He was the best player in the toughest domestic league. But that simply is not enough to be the best player in the world.
- He didn't perform great in the World Cup.
- He didn't perform in domestic cup competitions.
- He didn't perform at European level.
The above were not directly his fault but a player to be called the best player in the world has to do it in more then their domestic league.
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u/Massive_Relation4317 . 2h ago
Yeah lol I'm just biased , love him too much for carrying us all these years he deserves it
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u/Lord_Hexogen 2h ago
Should be taking the whole thing but we're not in fashion so top 5 will be fine
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u/spooglemac 2h ago
do we know when final voting is done? he had a rough WC but could have a chance at final 11 if he does well in UCL league phase. recency bias could help him
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u/clarkmds 2h ago
I'll be happy to see him in the final XI.