Earlier this month, Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself as one of the best soccer participant in historical past, also called the GOAT (best of all time). His feedback have sparked plenty of discussions over the previous couple of weeks, and one in all his rivals has now waded in – that being his namesake Ronaldo Nazario.
Throughout an interview with ESPN (through Relevo), Ronaldo was requested about his views on the Portuguese’s remarks. Whereas he credited the 40-year-old with having an unbelievable profession, he doesn’t assume that he’s one of the best participant within the historical past of soccer.
“Nicely, I don’t prefer to get into these items, however individuals have plenty of vanity… I favor that individuals discuss like that about my efficiency, about what I used to be… and not that I’ve to speak about myself.
“(Ronaldo) has a improbable story, doesn’t he? He conquered great issues, he scored objectives in all methods, together with a change of place as a result of he has performed as a winger and as a striker. That’s not simple. He’s among the many finest in historical past, however I don’t find out about one of the best… No, I don’t agree. I respect his opinion, however for me he’s among the many finest. I’d say among the many prime 10.
Ronaldo was additionally requested to call who he thinks is one of the best participant of all time, and in his opinion, it’s a fellow Brazilian.
“Pelé is primary, adopted by Messi and Maradona tied collectively, then Zico, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, Van Basten, Zidane, Figo and Rivaldo.”
This debate is one which has occurred for a few years, and even lengthy after the likes of Messi and (Cristiano) Ronaldo retire, it’s prone to exist. Everybody’s opinion is totally different, however what issues is that these gamers are appreciated for the unbelievable expertise that they’ve, and had throughout the earlier levels of their careers.