Cristiano Ronaldo claims title of 'Greatest Soccer Player Ever'
Cristiano Ronaldo interviewed Edu Aguirre from El Chiringuito, discussing many soccer topics. The Portuguese player highlighted, among other things, who he believes is the greatest soccer player in history. Without hesitation, he named himself and provided some arguments to support his claim.
Cristiano Ronaldo has never been known for modesty, as evidenced in his latest interview. Edu Aguirre, a journalist for "El Chiringuito" and a personal friend of the football legend, encouraged him to give a candid interview. During the interview, he asked him a question that intrigues people around the world: "Who is the greatest soccer player in history?" "CR7" confidently pointed to himself.
I am the best player ever, I believe that. I'm fast, I'm strong, [I score] with my header, with the left, no one has ever been more complete than me. If I finish with 920 or 925 goals, it doesn’t matter. I am the best player in history. Full stop. If I reach 1,000 goals, great. If not, that’s fine too. Numbers don’t lie. I am the most complete player ever. To say Cristiano isn’t complete is a lie. You may prefer Pele, Messi, or Maradona, and I respect that. But I believe I am the best," he said.
Cristiano Ronaldo identifies the greatest soccer player of all time
The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi has fascinated soccer fans for years, especially when both represented two clubs that have been at odds for years: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Many people portrayed them as enemies, but aside from the sports rivalry, no life situation ever divided them. The legend of the Portuguese national team shared an interesting anecdote.
We shared this stage for 15 years, me and him. I don't know if it's ever happened in football, it's not easy. I miss to play in Spain. He pushed me and I pushed him as well," Cristiano Ronaldo said about Leo Messi.
On February 5, 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo will turn 40 years old. In the current season, he has already scored 23 goals in 25 matches for Al-Nassr, adding four assists to that tally.
