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Toni Kroos slams organizers for the 2022 Ballon d’Or over Man City win.
Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has criticized the Ballon d’Or organizers for choosing Manchester City as the Team of the Year instead of one of the top teams in La Liga.
The German expressed shock that City were crowned the team of the year with the Spaniards finishing in third behind Liverpool. It was the same year that Real Madrid won their 14th Champions League and also were crowned the La Liga champions.
Real Madrid defeated Chelsea and Manchester City before meeting Liverpool in the final of the Champions League in Paris.
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After a great season, Los Blancos attacker Karim Benzema was named footballer of the year, and Thibaut Courtois was named best goalkeeper.
Kroos, a six-time Champions League winner, took to Twitter to question City’s win.
“3rd best team in 2021/22 – happy Real Madrid??” said Kroos.
3rd best team in 2021/22 – happy @realmadrid?
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) October 17, 2022
The German clearly feels his side deserved the award but there was plenty of other cause for celebration for the Spaniards at the prestigious ceremony.