Cristiano Ronaldo Declares Himself ‘Most Complete Player’ In Football History, Above Messi, Pele & Maradona
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Declares Himself ‘Most Complete Player’ In Football History, Above Messi, Pele & Maradona

ABP News  

The Messi vs Ronaldo debate has long been a source of intense division among football fans worldwide. Currently playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo, for the first time, said that while some may prefer Lionel Messi, Pele or Maradona, he is the ‘most complete’ footballer ever. In a conversation with Spain’s La Sexta TV, Ronaldo said, "Not being left-footed, I am in the 'top 10' of players who have scored the most goals with the left foot and with the header, penalties, free kicks; let's not even talk about the right foot." ALSO ON ABP Live | Luka Doncic To LA Lakers: Why Does This 'Shocking' Trade Makes Sense Ronaldo expressed that while he respects opinions about preferring Messi, Pele, or Maradona, he believes it is a lie to say he isn't the most complete player.

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Ronaldo Nazario refutes Cristiano Ronaldo’s G.O.A.T. claim, Brazilian legend says ‘Too much self-esteem, I don’t agree…’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ronaldo Nazario refutes Cristiano Ronaldo’s G.O.A.T. claim, Brazilian legend says ‘Too much self-esteem, I don’t agree…’

Live Mint  

Brazilian icon Ronaldo Nazario has refuted Cristiano Ronaldo's claims of the latter being the greatest of all time by not putting the Portuguese even in his top five. If the likes of Pele and Diego Maradona ruled the football world during their time, no doubt Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the game in the modern era. Winner of …

After Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself 'most complete footballer' ever, Lionel Messi's former teammate responds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself 'most complete footballer' ever, Lionel Messi's former teammate responds

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Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently represents Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League after representing some of the world’s biggest football clubs, had recently declared himself as the greatest footballer of all time, ahead of legendary names such as Pele, Diego Maradona and long-time rival Lionel Messi. After sharing a fierce rivalry while representing two of the biggest football clubs in …

After Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself 'most complete footballer' ever, Lionel Messi's former teammate responds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself 'most complete footballer' ever, Lionel Messi's former teammate responds

Firstpost  

Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently represents Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League after representing some of the world’s biggest football clubs, had recently declared himself as the greatest footballer of all time, ahead of legendary names such as Pele, Diego Maradona and long-time rival Lionel Messi. After sharing a fierce rivalry while representing two of the biggest football clubs in …

Cristiano Ronaldo: I am the the best player in football history
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: I am the the best player in football history

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo projected himself as the most complete footballer in history, emphasizing his “unmatched” range of scoring ability. | Photo Credit: Getty Images “I’m the best player in football history. I haven’t seen anyone better than me in football history, and I’m saying truth from my heart,” Ronaldo said in an interview with Spanish television channel La Sexta. FIFA Ballon …

On eve of his 40th birthday, Ronaldo says he is the best soccer player ever
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

On eve of his 40th birthday, Ronaldo says he is the best soccer player ever

Associated Press  

MADRID — Cristiano Ronaldo approaches his 40th birthday with the same confidence and self-esteem as he has always boasted throughout his successful career. Ronaldo, the former Real Madrid star who now plays in Saudi Arabia, will turn 40 on Wednesday and apparently has no doubt about who should be considered the best soccer player ever. “I am the greatest scorer …

Cristiano Ronaldo says he's the most 'complete player' to have existed: 'Who's the player in history who scored...'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo says he's the most 'complete player' to have existed: 'Who's the player in history who scored...'

Firstpost  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals for Al-Nassr in their AFC Champions League game against Al-Wasi to take his overall goals tally to 923 in his football career. Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo believes that he is the “most complete player” to have existed in world football. Ronaldo is the highest men’s goal-scorer in the history of football, having scored his 923rd …

Ronaldo says he is better than Messi in greatest football player debate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo says he is better than Messi in greatest football player debate

Al Jazeera  

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to settle the oft-debated topic of whether he or fellow star Lionel Messi is the greatest to ever play the game. I haven’t seen anyone better than me in football history, and I’m saying truth from my heart,” Ronaldo said in an interview with media outlet LaSexta TV on Monday. I haven’t seen anybody better than me, …

Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS with strike against Croatia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS with strike against Croatia

Daily Mail  

Fans have hailed Cristiano Ronaldo on social media after he scored the 900th goal of his career in Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia. What seemed like a typical Ronaldo goal, the icon lurking in at the back post to tap home a smart cross from the left, turned out to be a momentous moment, with the 39-year-old passing the incredible …

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' after hailing the Argentine's legendary impact on football. Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' Messi recently added another top title to his record after winning the Copa America with Argentina Messi previously came up …

Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and

Daily Mail  

So let’s grasp the nettle straight away and start with an apology. Jairzinho Overshadowed by Pele, but anyone who scored in every game of Brazil’s march to World Cup victory in 1970 – Jairzinho is still the only player to achieve this feat – deserves to be on this list. A beautifully composed midfielder, he won three Serie A titles …

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim
1 year, 1 month ago

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim

Hindustan Times  

For the last 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have battled against each other to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history. Eden Hazard made a sensational claim on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard joined the bandwagon and made a rather sensational claim about the better player between the two, and also included …

Carragher makes staggering statement on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, says 'I don't even think it's close'
1 year, 3 months ago

Carragher makes staggering statement on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, says 'I don't even think it's close'

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably two of the greatest footballers in history. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably two of the greatest footballers in history. One of the trophies missing in Ronaldo's glittering cabinet is the FIFA World Cup, something which Messi claimed last year. Meanwhile, CBS Sports host Kate Abdo revealed that the programme once invited Messi …

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s uninspiring two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an acrimonious end with a move to join long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, just months after his crowning glory at the 2022 World Cup. World Cup mission accomplished The absence of a World Cup winners’ medal had long been Exhibit A in the argument about …

As Pele is laid to rest, was he the GREATEST of all time? MailOnline readers have their say
2 years, 2 months ago

As Pele is laid to rest, was he the GREATEST of all time? MailOnline readers have their say

Daily Mail  

As Brazil legend Pele lies in state ahead of his funeral in Santos on Tuesday, the footballing world is preparing to lay one of sport's greatest ever talents to rest. Since Pele's passing at the age of 82 last week, fans have continued to dispute football's greatest-of-all-time debate, weighing up whether the three-time World Cup winner deserves the title over …

Perfect Pele tops my 'greatest ever' list - let us pray his passing puts to bed all the arguments
2 years, 2 months ago

Perfect Pele tops my 'greatest ever' list - let us pray his passing puts to bed all the arguments

Daily Mail  

Perfect Pele tops my list of the greatest players of all time - and here is why Let us pray his passing puts to bed arguments about whether he is the 'GOAT' Let us pray for the soul of Pele but also that his passing puts to bed once and for all the absurd argument about whether he is the …

‘Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

Associated Press  

Pele has been praised over the decades by everyone from world leaders to artists. ___ “I sometimes feel as though football was invented for this magical player.” — Sir Bobby Charlton, retired England great who won 1966 World Cup and Ballon d’Or in same year. ___ “If you take the qualities of Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, put them together, then …

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
2 years, 2 months ago

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

Associated Press  

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness and his penchant for scoring. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals scored in friendlies or matches against semi-professional or even amateur teams. Pelé scored a total of 95 goals with Brazil’s national team, but 18 of those goals came against clubs or combined squads in games which usually are not included in official …

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
2 years, 2 months ago

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals …

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years, 2 months ago

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

The Hindu  

Superlatives from some of soccer’s greats and others about Pelé, who died Thursday in Brazil at age 82: Obituary | Adeus Pelé: the king of the beautiful game, a titan of 20th century “To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child combined with the extraordinary grace of a man in full.” - Nelson Mandela. “If you …

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years, 2 months ago

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ___ “I sometimes feel as though football was invented for this magical …

Who is the best footballer ever? Pele, Maradona, Messi or Ronaldo?
2 years, 2 months ago

Who is the best footballer ever? Pele, Maradona, Messi or Ronaldo?

Daily Mail  

It is a debate that has long raged among football fans, and don't expect it to end, ever. Pele has long been considered by many to be the greatest football that ever lived Pele, pictured here with Marcia Aokoi, died aged 82 after a battle with colon cancer Somewhat fittingly, one of Pele's last posts on social media was about …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?

Daily Mail  

Back when Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were locking horns in LaLiga like two wildebeest on the Serengeti, one of the things the Real Madrid player immensely disliked was that while he was always at the centre of the debate about who was the best now, when the discussion turned to who was the best of all time, he wasn't …

TWO THIRDS of former footballers say Cristiano Ronaldo has had a better career than Lionel Messi
2 years, 5 months ago

TWO THIRDS of former footballers say Cristiano Ronaldo has had a better career than Lionel Messi

Daily Mail  

The surveyed former pros shared their views on a number of topics in the game But nearly three-quarters of respondents would have rather played with Messi A majority of ex-footballers have ranked Cristiano Ronaldo above Lionel Messi The majority of players in a poll of former professional footballers believe Cristiano Ronaldo has had a better career than Lionel Messi. Ex-professional …

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo included in Ballon d'Or 'Dream Team'
4 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo included in Ballon d'Or 'Dream Team'

India TV News  

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo included in Ballon d'Or 'Dream Team' The esteemed line-up also includes Brazil's three-time World Cup winner Pele and legendary Argentinian Diego Maradona, who died last month of a heart-attack. Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo have found place in the greatest team of all time announced by France Football -- Ballon d'Or Dream Team. Juventus star …

After Maradona's death, Sportsmail asks who is football's greatest player?
4 years, 3 months ago

After Maradona's death, Sportsmail asks who is football's greatest player?

Daily Mail  

Football lost one of its best players, if not the greatest ever, when Diego Maradona tragically died at the age of 60 at the end of last month. No one has ever scored goals of such quality or infamy on the grandest stage of all like Diego Maradona did against England in 1986; no one has almost single-handedly won the …

Messi is sport's greatest, ahead of Jordan, Ronaldo – Prosinecki
4 years, 10 months ago

Messi is sport's greatest, ahead of Jordan, Ronaldo – Prosinecki

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi plays "different football to the others" and outranks Diego Maradona, Brazilian great Ronaldo and even US basketball superstar Michael Jordan in the sporting pantheon, according to Robert Prosinecki. Barcelona and Argentina maestro Messi is "surely" the best footballer of all time, former Real Madrid and Barca playmaker Prosinecki claimed. Prosinecki said in an interview with Stats Perform News …

Cannavaro: Maradona the GOAT, not Messi
4 years, 10 months ago

Cannavaro: Maradona the GOAT, not Messi

The Hindu  

Diego Maradona is the greatest of all time, not Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to Fabio Cannavaro. Maradona and Messi are both regarded as two of the greatest players and the Argentine duo's standing atop football's history is often debated. Messi is a record six-time Ballon d'Or winner but former Italy defender Cannavaro believes 1986 World Cup champion Maradona is …

Pele and Diego Maradona up front - incredible combined Argentina and Brazil all-time XI
5 years, 4 months ago

Pele and Diego Maradona up front - incredible combined Argentina and Brazil all-time XI

Daily Mail  

Argentina and Brazil lock horns for the 111th time in Saudi Arabia on Friday evening to renew one of football's most iconic rivalries. Gilmar bucked the trend of South American goalkeepers being unreliable before it began CARLOS ALBERTO Right back, Brazil, 53 caps Scorer of that goal in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy, Alberto was captain of probably …

Messi is world's most complete player: Pele
5 years, 4 months ago

Messi is world's most complete player: Pele

The Hindu  

Brazil legend Pele believes Lionel Messi is the most complete player on the planet and one of "two or three" on par with the greats of previous eras. The former Santos forward and three-time World Cup winner named Barcelona captain Messi, Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar as the select few deserving to be discussed as the world's …

Cristiano Ronaldo best in history, claims agent Jorge Mendes
5 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo best in history, claims agent Jorge Mendes

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo should be regarded as the greatest footballer in history after reaching 700 career goals, according to his agent Jorge Mendes. The majority of Ronaldo's goals came during a storied spell with Real Madrid, for which he scored 450 times after netting 118 for Manchester United. "The numbers do not lie and they illuminate the overwhelming way in which …

Cristiano Ronaldo sets sights on winning EIGHT Ballon d'Or awards
5 years, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sets sights on winning EIGHT Ballon d'Or awards

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting a haul of eight Ballon d'Ors to establish himself as the undisputed best player in the world ahead of arch rival Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting eight Ballon d'Ors to establish himself as best player in the world When questioned what trophy record he would like to set before retirement, the 34-year-old said: 'The most …

Zico: Lionel Messi is no Diego Maradona or Pele
6 years, 2 months ago

Zico: Lionel Messi is no Diego Maradona or Pele

The Hindu  

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is almost at the level of Diego Maradona but Pele is the greatest of all time, according to Brazil legend Zico. Yet Zico – who starred for Brazil in the 1970s and 80s – thinks Messi is still not at the standard Maradona was in his heyday, while he ranks Pele above both because he had …

Pele says Lionel Messi 'only has one skill', rates himself and Diego Maradona above Barcelona forward
6 years, 3 months ago

Pele says Lionel Messi 'only has one skill', rates himself and Diego Maradona above Barcelona forward

Firstpost  

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is not even rated in the top three of football’s greatest players by the 78-year-old Brazilian. Barcelona forward Messi – a five-time winner of the Balon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best player – is not even rated in the top three of football’s greatest players by the 78-year-old Brazilian. “How can you make a comparison …

La Liga: Lionel Messi is still the No 1, says Ivan Rakitic after Cristiano Ronaldo's 'best player' claims
7 years, 3 months ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi is still the No 1, says Ivan Rakitic after Cristiano Ronaldo's 'best player' claims

Firstpost  

FC Barcelona’s Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic feels Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, denying the latter’s claim that he is the best footballer. Madrid: FC Barcelona’s Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic feels Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, denying the latter’s claim that he is the best footballer. Ronaldo, who plays for Barcelona’s arch-rivals Real Madrid, bagged his fifth …

Ronaldo pips Messi, becomes footballer of the year
8 years, 4 months ago

Ronaldo pips Messi, becomes footballer of the year

ABP News  

Madrid: Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world’s best footballer in Goal.com annual survey of the best players on the planet, it was announced here on Saturday. Ronaldo's impressive 12 months saw him finishing ahead of Barcelona striker Luis Suarez and Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann. Last year's Goal 50 winner Lionel Messi slipped to fourth, …

The 100 best players in the world... Sportsmail counts down the greatest footballers on the planet: Nos 20-1
8 years, 5 months ago

The 100 best players in the world... Sportsmail counts down the greatest footballers on the planet: Nos 20-1

Daily Mail  

It is the conversation that dominates pubs, internet forums and the office space. David De Gea 25, Manchester United and Spain, Goalkeeper It’s remarkable to think how far De Gea has come from the scrawny young man bullied by opposition strikers upon his arrival in the Premier League. Jerome Boateng 28, Bayern Munich and Germany, Defender Strong, touch-tackling, composed in …

Barcelona legend Ronaldinho backs Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or
8 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona legend Ronaldinho backs Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Ronaldinho has tipped Lionel Messi to claim the Ballon d'Or, but believes his former Barcelona team-mate still has some way to go to rank among the greatest of all time. While Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to place his hands on the coveted award once again having led Real Madrid to the Champions League and Portugal to the European Championship, Ronaldinho …

Messi the best in last 10 years, no intention to head FIFA: Pele
9 years, 5 months ago

Messi the best in last 10 years, no intention to head FIFA: Pele

India TV News  

Kolkata: Football king Pele on Monday rated Argentina's talismanic forward Lionel Messi as the best footballer of the last ten years and declared he has no intention of heading FIFA. "But, of course, in the last ten years, Messi was the best player," Pele said at a media conference here. However, when a journalist asked whether the crisis in the …

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane vs Diego Maradona ... it's the fantasy El Clasico
10 years, 4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane vs Diego Maradona ... it's the fantasy El Clasico

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid and Barcelona spend hundreds of millions on world-class footballers as freely as kids buy candyfloss as the seaside. Iker Casillas dives and makes a save during Real Madrid's 3-0 Champions League win over Liverpool CHENDO – Miguel Porlan Nogeura, as he was born, won five successive La Liga championship medals in just one of the segments of his …

Cristiano Ronaldo is a more complete player than Lionel Messi, insists Villarreal boss
10 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is a more complete player than Lionel Messi, insists Villarreal boss

Daily Mail  

As Villarreal prepare to face Real Madrid in La Liga, their manager Marcelino has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo, describing the Portugal international as 'more complete' than Lionel Messi. Marcelino acknowledged that Messi and Ronaldo were the two best players on the planet, but insisted Madrid's frontman is better because of his aerial prowess and his belief Ronaldo is stronger …

James Lawton: Magic in Maradona's madness burns brighter than ever after Dunga's defeat
14 years, 8 months ago

James Lawton: Magic in Maradona's madness burns brighter than ever after Dunga's defeat

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The extraordinary possibility remains that, while rising from the debris of a …

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