Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 40th birthday: ‘I am the greatest in football’

Cristiano Ronaldo reached 40 on Wednesday, on the occasion of a birthday birthday with a bold announcement of his place in the history of football. While his age is a prominent character, Ronaldo said he has no doubt that he should be considered the best footballer ever.

“I am the best player in football history. I haven’t seen anyone better than me in football history, and I say the truth from my heart,” Ronaldo said in an interview with Lasexta TV on Monday.

Throughout his career, the Portuguese star was compared to his legendary colleague Lionel Messi, as many Argentine fans prefer. However, Ronaldo is still steadfast in his belief that statistics prove his superiority.

“I am talking about the numbers,” Ronaldo confirmed. “I think I am the most complete player for my presence. In my opinion, I am doing everything well in football: with my head, free kicks, left foot. I’m fast. I’m strong.

“One thing is taste. If you love Messi, Pelly, Maradona, I understand it and respect that, but Ronaldo’s saying was not complete … I am the most complete. I haven’t seen anyone better than me, and I say that from the heart.”

Ronaldo is currently playing with publication in the Saudi Professional League, and he previously played with Real Madrid and Manchester United. Ballon d’or five times is the top scorer of the leading goals ever in football history, and includes 923 professional goals. His last toll came with a pillar in the 4-0 European Champions League victory over Al Wasl on Monday.

He did not underestimate the debate about the greatest football scorer, and Ronaldo left no doubt in his position.

“Who is the best scorer in history? He is about numbers. Full stop,” “Who is the player in the history that scored most of the goals with their head, their left foot, their penalties, and their free kicks? The foot in history – and with my head and with my right foot.

“I have a lot of respect for Cristiano and I do not have to analyze his views. This is what he thinks. I have my own ideas, not that,” said Javier Masrano, his former colleague in Messi and his tiri. Inter Miaami trainer.