Cristiano Ronaldo has once again weighed in on the long-running debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time, explicitly in rejecting the notion that Argentina football icon, Lionel Messi is superior to him.
For years fans have been debating whether Ronaldo or Messi can be claim the tilted GOAT.
Both are now in the twilight of careers, with the former seeking a title with Al-Nassr in the Middle East and later pursuing glory in Major league Soccer, MLS, under the watchful eye of England legend, Daivid Beckham at Inter Miami.
Across the years, both have refrained from speaking negatively about each other as they claimed LaLiga titles, Ballon D’0r awards and countless other pieces of silverware, but Ronaldo has given his answer to the big debate.
Humble in his word not often associated with Ronaldo, who has been known for his showmanship over years. And has proven why he deserves to be recognized as the best.
In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, the Al-Nassr and Portugal legend was asked, “They say Messi is better than you?. What do you think?”, Ronaldo replied confidently, “Messi better than me? I don’t agree with that opinion. I don’t want to be humble”, he said.
He dismissed remarks by former team mate Wayne Rooney, who has previously said he prefer Messi.
“It doesn’t bother me at all”, Ronaldo said.
Over 10 years, Manchester United team-mate, Wayne Rooney made it clear that he had a favourite between the ex-Red Devils No.7 and Messi.
“There are two different players. But I think Messi is incredible.
“I think he’s the best never, so I’d have to say Messi. But Ronaldo has been a bit unlucky because in any other time, he’d be winning all the awards Messi has. But they’re two of the best players of all time”, he said.
It was a surprise moment considering Rooney shared the pitch with Ronaldo, but the 40-year-old said he’s unbottered by the quotes.
-9News Nigeria.
