Cristiano Ronaldo Claims He's the Greatest Player Ever

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, proclaimed himself the best player in history during an interview with CNN Portugal. He reflected on his long-standing rivalry with Lionel Messi, noting that they shared Ballon d’Or stages for 15 years and maintained a good relationship.

Ronaldo mentioned that he sometimes acted as an informal English translator for Messi during media obligations at awards events. He emphasized the respect they had for each other despite their club and national-team rivalries.

Ronaldo described their competition as healthy and motivating, akin to the rivalry between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. He acknowledged Messi's achievements, including eight Ballon d’Or awards and a World Cup, while highlighting his own accomplishments, such as five Champions League titles.

Ronaldo stated that he respects personal preferences in the GOAT debate but asserted that claiming he is not complete is false. He is closing in on 1,000 career goals, which he believes solidifies his status at the top of the game.