FIFA 23 ratings as 23 best players are revealed - but Cristiano Ronaldo's stats plummet

Lionel Messi's free-kick against Lyon is just like "real life FIFA" after fans spotted a familiar camera angle in his latest PSG game. Footage of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner taking a set-piece during Sunday's Ligue 1 clash has gone viral on social media after fans compared the clip to EA Sports' popular series of video games.

Cristiano Ronaldo hugging a young Manchester United supporter as he boarded the team's bus ahead of their Europa League match against FC Sheriff.The video was captured as United's players left their hotel in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau on Thursday. When Ronaldo appeared, a roar went up among the crowd that had gathered outside before a boy wearing a United top broke through security and ran towards the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.Ronaldo gave the youngster a warm hug before leading him towards the team bus so he could sign the back of his shirt for him, prompting a similarly warm reaction on social media.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo bats off fan wanting selfie with Man Utd star at half-time"That little gesture meant the whole world to that little boy," one fan tweeted, while a second wrote: "This is how humanity needs to be! The GOAT!"A third commented: "A father first and then an absolute legend right after."Ronaldo finally opened his account for the season a few hours later after netting United's second goal from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win over Sheriff, after Jadon Sancho had opened the scoring.What did you make of Ronaldo's gesture? Let us know in the comments section below.United boss Erik ten Hag spoke about Ronaldo after the match, insisting that the 37-year-old "needed" that goal."Many times he came close, but he wanted that so much.

Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias has admitted it is important to switch the 'club chip' off when players meet up for international duty.

Paul Scholes has predicted that Cristiano Ronaldo will work his way back into the Manchester United starting XI for Premier League matches soon.

England's newest striker Ivan Toney named a trio of Manchester City stars in his ultimate Premier League five-a-side team.Toney, who has been called up to the national squad by Gareth Southgate for the first time ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures, had only four spots free after being asked to pick one of his Brentford team-mates.Having filled that with midfielder Frank Onyeka, because "he's kicked near enough everyone on the training ground", he went on to pick Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Ederson in the interview with InchByInch.READ MORE: Left-back 'who never gets a mention' could be answer to England's strugglesToney said he "had to put" De Bruyne and Ageuro in there, while Ederson got the nod in goal as he explained: "He can kick the ball further than I can drive my car."The team was rounded off with the "definite" inclusion of Liverpool colossus Virgil van Dijk in defence, who Toney denied "fearing". He said: "Nah, I don’t think, he’s too nice.

Manchester United picked up their first win in the Europa League group stage on Thursday as they comfortably defeated Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, September 16.

Cristiano Ronaldo is not a Europa League player, even though he is currently playing in the Europa League. Ronaldo is playing in Europe's second-tier competition for the first time since 2002 after Manchester United failed to qualify for the Champions League last season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has stressed his delight at getting back among the goals after helping Manchester United post their first Europa League win of the season with a 2-0 triumph over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova on Thursday evening.

Cristiano Ronaldo crudely batted off one unlucky fan who was desperate for a selfie with the Manchester United man at half-time. It came during United's 2-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in Chisinau, the Moldovan capital, as Erik ten Hag got his side off the mark in the Europa League.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored his first goal of the season for Manchester United. Bouncing back from a bleak showing against Real Sociedad last Thursday (September 8) the Red Devils claimed the first win of their Europa League campaign, with first-half goals from Jadon Sancho and Ronaldo enough to see off Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol.Sancho's dazzling feet inside the area handed Erik ten Hag the perfect start inside the opening 17 minutes as the former Borussia Dortmund man worked the ball onto his left foot before firing home a delicious strike to put United nerves immediately at ease.READ MORE: Five things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd ease past Sheriff for Europa League winAnd when Diogo Dalot was felled in the area, as a result of a late challenge from Patrick Kpozo, the responsibility of the 12-yard spot-kick was laid on the head of compatriot Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't help but break into a smile after scoring his first goal of the campaign for Manchester United against Sheriff Tiraspol. Ronaldo has found opportunities limited since the arrival of Erik ten Hag in the summer, having only started two of United's first seven matches before the visit to Moldova.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made one young fans day ahead of Manchester United vs FC Sheriff by taking him onto the team coach to meet his teammates.

Erik ten Hag would reportedly be handed an extra £30million to boost his January transfer budget should Cristiano Ronaldo opt to leave Manchester United. The newly installed manager, 52, is reliant on shelving Ronaldo's eye-watering £450k-a-week wages if he wants to continue his heavy spree of spending after splashing out more than £200m in the summer transfer window.

Manchester United, in recent weeks, have been seriously impressive. After losing their opening two matches of the season against Brighton and Brentford, the Reds have responded well - winning four successive Premier League matches. The recent results, which include victories over Liverpool and Arsenal, have all come with talisman Cristiano Ronaldo starting on the bench.

Lionel Messi has once again added to his insane record collection with two Champions League feats which has included him surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo.The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was on target in PSG's 3-1 win against Maccabi Haifa in Europe tonight (September 14), drawing the French side level with his strike after they'd fallen behind in the first half.His goal broke a pair of records in the process, the first being the most teams scored against in the Champions League. Messi has now netted against 39 different clubs, having been joint-top with Ronaldo on 38 beforehand.READ MORE: Champions League star who's tipped to 'force £30m Arsenal transfer' scores vs CelticHe has also become the first player to score a Champions League goal in 18 different seasons having done so every campaign since 2005/06, drawing ahead of Karim Benzema on 17 - though the Real Madrid striker could yet move equal again this year.The goal brought Messi within 14 of Ronaldo's unmatched tally of 140 in Europe's premier competition.

Manchester United will be without five players for the trip to Moldova on Thursday. The Reds are looking to make amends for last week’s unexpected 1-0 Europa League loss to Real Sociedad but will be without the in-form Marcus Rashford, who has scored three times in his last four games.

Manchester United players were working hard at Carrington on Wednesday ahead of their visit to FC Sheriff in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, September 13.