Cristiano Ronaldo’s Honest Thoughts on Whether Messi Settled GOAT Debate …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
Cristiano Ronaldo has previously given his thoughts on whether the GOAT debate would be settled if one of them won the World CupRonaldo and Lionel Messi have shared the stage for more than a decade and have a combined 13 Ballon d’Ors between themMessi completed his football set after starring in the Argentina side that beat France to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are widely considered as the best-ever players to have ever graced football.
The two have transcended the sport, winning every available trophy in the major competitions.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are considered by many to be the best players ever. Photo by Aurelien Meunier – PSG.
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They have dominated the headlines for the last fifteen years, attracting a considerable legion of fans to their corner who often engage in the never-ending GOAT debate.
The debate was considered settled after Messi won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The then-Paris Saint-Germain forward starred for Argentina as they beat France in a highly-dramatic final.
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He thereafter won a record-extending eight Ballon d’Or, leaving Ronaldo three behind.
Cristiano Ronaldo on the GOAT debate
Ronaldo had been quizzed whether Messi winning the World Cup had put the debate to bed. The Portuguese used an interesting analogy in his response.
“Even if I win the World Cup, that will continue. Some people like me more, some less. It’s like in life, some like blondes, some like brunettes,” he has as quoted by Football London.
Ronaldo made these comments in the build-up to the World Cup tournament. Morocco eliminated Portugal in the quarter-finals with Fernando Santos losing his job thereafter. The former Real Madrid man reiterated that he was happy with what he had won so far in his career.
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“I have always had to show what I can do year after year. If you tell me I won’t win any more tournaments, I would still be happy, given all I have won. In the history books, all other records will be there.”
Ronaldo resumes 2024/25 season with Al Nassr
In another publication, Henzodaily.ng reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has officially resumed training with Al-Nassr after a lengthy break following his participation in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
The veteran forward and five-time Ballon d’Or winner, embarking on his 23rd professional season, experienced a challenging summer with Portugal during the Euros.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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