Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois: "I was not nominated for the award because I criticized FIFA"

Belgian gloves, in a statement made in October, harshly criticized the bosses of football.

Criticizing the tournament format after the Nations League match for the third place played between Belgium and Italy, Courtois targeted UEFA and FIFA.

"The match for third place is unnecessary. It's just played for more money. We have to be honest about it. Today we were just on the field to make money for UEFA. Look at how much rotation the teams have gone through in their roster. If this match was a final, we would have watched different players. We would like to see how intense this fixture is. is showing."

Speaking into the microphones before Real Madrid's Champions League match with the Sheriff, Courtois confronted FIFA this time for a personal reason.

Announcing the candidates in different categories for the 'Football Player of the Year' awards in the past days, FIFA did not include Courtois among the candidates in the 'Goalkeeper of the Year' classification.

"At the end of the day, team success is more important than individual success. I would rather win the Champions League and La Liga than win those awards."

"The choice they made did not surprise me. I think it was because of the comments I made a month ago. I do my best to be useful to my club. Of course there are great goalkeepers in other teams. I hope the best one wins."