TThe debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi seems never-ending. Comparisons between two soccer players are always made, and the answer to the question of who is the greatest of all time is widely divided. There is no doubt that both footballers left their mark on the football world, but it is difficult to know which one was better. But if there is an authoritative voice to comment on the matter, it is Ronaldo Nazario, who did not want to be left out of the discussion.
When talking about the best soccer players of all time, many answers cite CR7 and Messi, but for more nostalgic players and veterans, there are other options, and one of them is Ronaldo Nazario. The Brazilian won two World Cups with Brazil and was one of the best strikers of his time, so he has a seat at the table of the greatest players in the history of football, and above all he has the right to have an opinion on the matter.
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Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo gave an interview that gained attention, in which he talked about almost everything. Among the topics discussed, the Portuguese player commented that winning the World Cup is not that important to him, and also said that he considers himself the best of all time.
It was precisely the question of who is the best in history that sparked the debate, and it was Ronaldo Nazario who expressed his opinion on this issue in an interview with ESPN.
Ronaldo Nazario said of CR7: “Cristiano scored in every possible way, even after changing positions. It’s not easy to do that. He’s definitely one of the best players of all time. But the best? I don’t agree. I respect his opinion, but I would put him in the top ten.”
Cristiano scored in every possible way, even when changing positions. It’s not easy. He’s definitely up there with the best players of all time.
The Brazilian goalscorer also referred to his position as one of the highest in football and responded with great humility. “To be honest, I don’t want to get into those discussions…I think some people have very high self-esteem. I’d rather have people talk about my performance, what I did, what I was, than talk about myself,” he said.
Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t obsessed with the World Cup
In an interview that Cristiano Ronaldo gave to journalist Piers Morgan, the striker was very clear about his achievements and revealed that the World Cup is not an obsession for him at all.
“To change Portugal’s history by saying, ‘Cristiano needs to win the World Cup to save his career’… No, I won three titles with the national team, Portugal had never won anything before. I’m happy, I’m very happy. But it shouldn’t define me as a player. It’s not an obsession,” the former Real Madrid player explained.
The debate about who is the greatest of all time will continue for years, and while winning the World Cup is not the most important thing for CR7, winning the World Cup in 2026 could help him reach the pinnacle of soccer history.
