Football's year in review: From Ronaldo's Al-Nassr move to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami transfer

2023 proved to be a wonderful year for football. It has truly been one of momentous years in football's history as some of most iconic moments happened this year. Let's have a footballing round up as 2023 as we are almost at business end of year.

2023: Football year in review

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr move lit up footballing world

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't have best ending last year as he and Manchester United decided to part ways mutually following a whirlwind interview with Piers Morgan. Portuguese international was roped in by Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in one of most lucrative deals in football.

former Real Mrid forward's current contract is speculated to be more than 200 million Euros. His move opened space in Saudi Pro League as likes of Neymar, N'Golo Kante and Karim Benzema soon followed his path.

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Lionel Messi rings in a change in 2023

Following his World Cup triumph in 2022, Messi clearly didn't want to stop his bandwagon. 36 year old left PSG to sign up with MLS side Inter Miami. David Beckham who happens to be co-owner of club reportedly convinced Argentine to taste US soil and it has proved to be a game changer.

He also lifted his eighth Ballon d'Or title at a gale evening in Paris.

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Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup glory

Spain displayed a brilliant brand of football through FIFA Women's World Cup and deservedly y became second only team to lift both men's and women's World Cups. Olga Carmona scored only goal in summit clash as y defeated England to lift trophy for first time.

However, ir victory got marred by a controversial incident as former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubialses was seen kissing Spanish footballer Jenni Harmoso and after receiving severe backlash he later resigned from his post.

Manchester City's season defining treble

Manchester United no longer hold record of being only team in England who have a continental treble in ir tally. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City rode on ir success and lifted Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League to solidify ir dominance once again. Erling Haaland netted a whopping 52 goals as City ended up with three most coveted title to ir name.

Napoli became champions of Italy

Victor Osimhen led Napoli to Seria A title as Italian giants ended ir long 33-year trophy drought. Diego Marona last guided Naples side to ultimate glory back in 1990.