โTo be the best, you donโt have to say itโ โ Cristiano Ronaldoโs GOAT claim ripped apart by Lionel Messiโs Argentina team-mate
WHAT HAPPENED?
Five-time Ballon dโOr winner Ronaldo โ who is still going strong at 40 years of age โ recently billed himself as the most โcompleteโ player in history, with his qualities and record ranking him above the likes of Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona in that department.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Not everybody has been convinced by Ronaldoโs argument โ particularly those with strong ties to his eternal rival Messi. The Argentine icon has eight Golden Balls to his name and is the most decorated player of all-time.
WHAT NAHUEL MOLINA SAID
Messiโs fellow World Cup winner Nahuel Molina has told Infobae of Ronaldoโs bold statement: โTo be the best, you donโt have to say it yourself, it has to be said by others. Thatโs what I think. I would never consider myself the best at anything unless someone else comes along and tells me: โYou do this wellโ.โ
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DID YOU KNOW?
Molina added when asked for his take on the GOAT debate, with the Atletico Madrid star reluctant to give a definitive answer: โI have no doubt that Cristiano is a competitive animal and a footballer. The best in history or not, that is for others to say.โ
WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO & LIONEL MESSI?
Ronaldo and Messi have been maintaining remarkable individual standards in the latter stages of their respective careers. CR7 remains a prolific presence for Portugal and Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, while Inter Miami captain Messi is the reigning MVP of MLS heading into the 2025 campaign.
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