A new round of arguments about Cristiano Ronaldo’s status in Football Lore has erupted after he allegedly alleged to be the best player of all time (get) earlier this month. The confident words he used to make his explanation went viral among the players, experts and fans. Some were on his side, while others were hesitant. Now, legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazario– One of the best attackers in history – has joined the discussion.
The twice the Ballon d’Or winner, widely regarded as one of the finest strikes in history, was asked to name his top players of all time. And while his list contained some of the biggest names in football, There was a large omission – Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead, he placed Lionel Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona At the top and leaves the Portuguese superstar. But why did the 48-year-old make this decision?
Few opinions in football have more weight than for players who have reached the top of the sport itself. After winning World Cup twice (1994 and 2002) and played for Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter and MilanRonaldo’s insight is highly respected. On one Recently interviewed with ESPN -BRASILYHe gave his thoughts on the biggest players in history. He had no doubt about who deserved the top place.
“Pele number one no doubt,” he said. As for the next two places, he continued, “Messi and Maradona bands together.” In addition to these three listed the Brazilian icon Other legendsincluding Zico, Romario, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Marco van Basten, Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo. CR7’s name appeared among these, but crucial, not in the top three.
There is no room for Cristiano Ronaldo in Ronaldo Nazario’s three best players ever 😮
Why did Ronaldo Nazario Cristiano Ronaldo leave out?
For a player of Cristiano Ronaldo’s status, it is significant to remain from such an elite rank. The Portuguese forwards have won five Ballon d’Ors, several league titles over England, Spain and Italy and are top scores all the time in international football. His relentless pursuit of greatness has shaped modern football, which makes its omission from the top three striking.
On the question of his decision acknowledged Brazilian legend Cristiano’s progress but suggested that his Self -confidence played a role in the exclusion. “I don’t really like getting into this, I think people have too much self -esteem. I prefer people to talk about what I did and who I was rather than talking about myself, ” he said.
He went on to praise Cristiano Ronaldo’s career but made it clear that he does not agree with the self -proclaimed goat status. “Cristiano Ronaldo has a fantastic story, he won everything, scored in every way possible. He is definitely among the best in history. Now I do not agree with the best. But I respect his opinion … I would say that he is easily in the top 10, ” added the Brazilian legend.
Ronaldo Nazario’s comments come in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest interview with Spanish outlet The beach barWhere the Portuguese forward certainly demanded its place at the top of the history of football.
