Cristiano RonaldoSelf -proclamation as the largest football player in history in early February has led to a debate that continues to have traction weeks later. Adding the discussion, An Italian legend criticized Ronaldo’s bold statement and suggested that Lionel Messi – Together with other iconic players – the recognition deserves instead.
Fabio CapelloOne of the most successful managers of the 1990s and 2000s, famous AC Milan to a UEFA Champions League title and trained Real Madrid’s star-studded ”Galactic“Squad. In an interview with The worldCapello dismissed Ronaldo’s self -proclaimed status and called it “Excessive. “
“When someone gives themselves that title, they set it for themselves. He has done his homework, has not listened to others, I think he’s exaggerated a bit – In short, He has played both student and teacher, right?“Capello commented on when asked about Ronaldo’s comments.
The Italian coach went ahead, claiming that Ronaldo did not even belong in the debate about the greatest player of all time: “He is an extraordinary player, built through determination and hard work, he is very good. But when I talk about phenomenal players, I say Messi, Pele, Maradona – and beside them I put Ronaldo ‘El Gordo. ‘But just a little below. And i mean only one hair below. “
Capello emphasized the difference between players who made a significant impact on football history and those whose talent and style left fans in reverence and left Ronaldo in the first category.
Capello echoes Benzema’s view
The debate about football’s biggest players often revolves around those like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Pele. However, Some who witnessed Ronaldo Nazario at its peak believe that the Brazilian legend deserves to be part of the conversation undoubtedly.
This is in line with the comments from My wifeA former teammate to Cristiano Ronaldo. The question of the debate answered Benzema: “Everyone says what they want. If he thinks he’s the best ever … for me, for example, it’s Ronaldo (of Brazil). I don’t like to make comparisons between players; I think everyone has their own history, and he has theirs; He is very good. “
Not only fans but also Football legends like Capello and Benzema have approved Ronaldo Nazario as one of the largest in history. As more votes weigh the topic, the debate on football’s real goat continues to grow – and shows no signs of slowing down.
