Former Real Madrid attacker, Cristiano Ronaldo boasted of his achievements in football after he appeared for an interview recently.
The Portuguese skipper touted himself as the best player ever in football history.
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According to Cristiano Ronaldo, who now plies his trade in Saudi Arabia, no one has played better than him in their lifetime.
He said;
“The numbers say that, I’m the most complete football player that has ever existed. People could like Messi or Maradona, Pele… and I respect it yes, but I’m the most complete and the numbers are saying that”.
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“I haven’t seen anyone better than me in football history and I’m saying truth from my heart”, told @eduaguirre7.
“I’m fast, I’m strong, I score with my header or with the left, no one has ever been more complete than me. I’m the best player in history. I really believe that”.
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His declaration was met with mixed reactions from social media.
Although many agree he is arguably the best footballer, they allude to the fact that he is not the person to make such pronouncements but the people he entertains.
Check out a few comments we gathered below;
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icee wrote; ‘There is a difference between glorifying yourself and being glorified by people’
210n7 wrote; ‘If numbers decide who’s the best, then let’s count trophies, not just goals. Messi’s got a World Cup, eight Ballon d’Ors, and more team honours—because football’s about winning, not just scoring. A complete player wins it all, not just racks up stats.’
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unwantedgee wrote; ‘My own G.O.A.T said “I never said I’m the best in history nor do I try to push that perception myself. For me, being considered by others as one of the best in history is more than enough.” 😂😂😂 so that words is enough for we LM10 fans’
xcess_power wrote; ‘Even if Ronaldo Should Win The World Cup And Messi Didn’t Win it, In Terms Of Complete footballer, Messi Still Far Better Than Ronaldo’
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