Portugal's star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself as the best in football history, surpassing his argentine rival Lionel Messi. In a recent interview, Ronaldo stated that while he respects those who prefer Messi, he believes he is the most complete player to ever exist. He also expressed a healthy rivalry between the two and reflected on their 15 years of competing against each other.
The long-standing rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most captivating storylines in the history of football. The two iconic players have dominated the sport for over a decade, setting numerous records and winning countless individual and team accolades. While many fans have their own preferences, the debate over who is the greatest of all time continues to rage on.
Background
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo emerged as stars in the early 2000s, with Messi playing for Barcelona and Ronaldo for Manchester United. Both players quickly established themselves as world-class talents, showcasing their incredible skills, athleticism, and ability to score goals.
Their rivalry reached a fever pitch in 2009 when Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, Barcelona's arch-rivals. The two teams battled for supremacy in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, with Messi and Ronaldo often stealing the spotlight with their performances.
Recent Developments
In a recent interview, Ronaldo declared himself as the best player in football history, surpassing Messi. The Portuguese forward stated that while he respectsMessi, he believes he is the most complete player to ever exist.
Messi has not publicly responded to Ronaldo's claims, but the rivalry is expected to continue in the upcoming 2023/24 season. Both players will be reunited in Saudi Arabia, with Messi joining Ronaldo at Al Hilal.
FAQs
1. Who has won more individual awards? Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or awards, while Ronaldo has won five.
2. Who has scored more goals in their career? Ronaldo has scored 820 goals for club and country, while Messi has scored 797.
3. Who has won more team trophies? Messi has won 41 team trophies, while Ronaldo has won 34.
4. Who has won more UEFA Champions League titles? Ronaldo has won five Champions League titles, while Messi has won four.
5. Who is considered the greatest of all time? The debate over who is the greatest of all time is subjective, and there is no consensus among fans or experts. Both Messi and Ronaldo have strong arguments in their favor, and it is likely that the debate will continue for many years to come.
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