One of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been dominating the world of football for over a decade. Playing now for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, his competition with Lionel Messi is still at the center of debates among football fans who often divide on who is the better player. For the first time ever, Ronaldo has opened up about his thoughts on the Messi vs. Ronaldo debate—and he's not afraid to make bold claims about his own legacy.
While many football fans prefer Messi, Pele, or Maradona, Ronaldo is quite sure of his own superiority.
"I think I'm the most complete football player that has ever existed. People could like Messi, Maradona or Pele, and I respect it, but I'm the most complete," Ronaldo stated in an exclusive interview with Spanish outlet LaSexta TV.
Ronaldo is clear about his belief in his own skills, asserting that he is, without question, the greatest footballer of all time.
"I'm the best player in football history. I haven't seen anyone better than me in football history and I'm saying truth from my heart," he said passionately.
Despite their intense competition over the years, Ronaldo claims that he and Messi have always enjoyed a good relationship. For the past 15 years, both of these football icons have shared countless praises, and Ronaldo has positive memories of his time with them.
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"I've never had a bad relationship with Messi. We've shared 15 years of awards, and we've always gotten along well. I remember that I used to translate English for him, and it was very funny," Ronaldo recalled.
He further pointed out the mutual respect they have between them: "He defended his club and I mine, and his national team and I mine. I think we gave each other feedback. There were years when he wanted to play everything, and so did I. It was a healthy fight," Ronaldo added.
When asked if he was the best player in history, Ronaldo confidently pointed to his goal-scoring record as a defining factor. "What does a goalscorer mean? It's someone who puts the ball in the goal," he explained.
But beyond his incredible goal-scoring feats, Ronaldo praises his well-rounded game. "I think I'm the most complete player that has ever existed. I do everything in football. I play well with my head, I take good free kicks, I have a left foot, a right foot, I'm strong, I go out..." he said, elaborating on his multi-faceted style of play.
He is of the opinion that nobody has ever outdone him on the field of football. "I think so, I have not seen anybody better than me. I tell you this from the heart," he concluded with conviction.
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