- Cristiano Ronaldo has lastly revealed what he actually thinks about Lionel Messi
- Nevertheless, the famous person added that he considers himself the most effective participant ever
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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed what he thinks about his long-time rival Lionel Messi earlier than insisting he’s probably the most full participant in soccer historical past.
The legendary pair stay probably the most embellished footballers on a person stage. Whereas the Portuguese famous person has received 5 Ballon d’Ors, the Argentinian legend has topped with the prize a report eight instances.
Now aged 39 and 37 respectively, Ronaldo and Messi have performed in the identical league for 9 years – that includes for rivals Actual Madrid and Barcelona.
Within the twilight of his gorgeous profession, the Al-Nassr ahead has lastly revealed what he thinks in regards to the Argentinian, who is taken into account by many to be the most effective participant in soccer’s historical past.
In an interview with Spanish outlet El Chiringuito, Ronaldo mentioned: ‘I’ve a superb relationship with Leo Messi. I used to be translating him in English at an award ceremony too!
‘It was humorous. It was a wholesome rivalry, we obtained alongside.’
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed what he actually thinks about his long-time rival Lionel Messi
The legendary duo (left and centre) performed in opposition to every in Spain for 9 years till 2018
They met final time in January 2023, in a match between Riyadh All Stars and Paris Saint-Germain in Saudi Arabia, when the Parisian membership emerged as winners with a rating of 5-4
Within the goalscoring stakes, Ronaldo has a staggerting 923 profession objectives, 73 greater than Messi.
The Portuguese can also be Actual Madrid’s all-time goalscorer with 450 objectives, adopted by membership legends Karim Benzema and Raul.
And when quizzed whether or not he considers himself the most effective footballer ever, Ronaldo mentioned: ‘I believe so, I truthfully have not seen anybody higher than me. It’s important to have a look at the numbers full cease.
‘I consider I’m probably the most full participant who has ever existed. It is me.
‘I do the whole lot in soccer. I play effectively when it comes to heading the ball, I am good at free-kicks, I am good with my left foot, I am fast, I am robust, I soar.
‘I’m the most effective participant ever, I consider that.’
Simply days earlier than turning 40, Ronaldo nonetheless didn’t disclose any retirement plans, as he enjoys a powerful season for Al-Nassr within the Saudi Professional League with 23 objectives to date.
His aspect is second within the league desk – however with the identical variety of factors – behind Benzema’s Al-Hilal.
