Rafael Leao caused controversy when he participated in a recent talk show on Sky Sports. The Portuguese striker named the best team in the world at the request of the host. This was just a funny question, but Leao's answer caused a stir on social media. He did not include Cristiano Ronaldo in the team.
In an interview with Sky Sports , Rafael Leao named himself in the best team in the world: "In the 4-3-3 formation, Mike Maignan will be the goalkeeper, Joao Cancelo on the right wing, Theo Hernandez at left back. The central defenders will be Thiago Silva and Ruben Dias. In midfield, I choose Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne. The attacking trio will be me on the left wing, Vinicius Jr on the right wing, and the striker will be Kylian Mbappe."
Leao removed Ronaldo from the best team.
Leao's best squad does not include Cristiano Ronaldo, his close senior in the national team. In 2023, Ronaldo was also the world's top scorer with 54 goals, while Leao's chosen striker, Mbappe, only had 52 goals.
Not stopping there, Leao also made a controversial statement when he implied that Ronaldo played individually: "I think I can reach Ronaldo's level but I will not play selfishly. I can score but depending on the situation, I can also create.
If my teammates are in a good position, I'm ready to pass. When you play at the highest level, goals and assists make the difference. Mbappe, Messi, Haaland have shown this. I think I can definitely reach that level."
Leao was born in 1999 and is currently among the top wingers in Serie A. The Portuguese star is famous for his speedy dribbling on the left wing and his diverse finishing ability. In the 2022/23 season, Leao scored 15 goals and 8 assists in Serie A. This season, the Portuguese international has somewhat declined with only 3 goals and 4 assists after 15 appearances.
At the national level, Leao is also a mainstay of Portugal. In the EURO 2024 qualifying campaign, the 24-year-old player played 7 matches, scored 1 goal and assisted 2 times, thereby helping his home team early qualify for the European Championship.
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