Ronaldo on Messi comparison: "I won't be humble" | OneFootball

Over the past 17 years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have created one of the most significant rivalries in football history, going head-to-head for the Ballon d'Or. This sparked the debate over who was the better of the two, to be considered the greatest of all time.

In an interview with journalist Piers Morgan, the Portuguese star, who currently plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, was asked for his opinion on who was better, and he did not hesitate to place himself a step above the Inter Miami forward.

In the preview of the interview that will be released next Tuesday, a teaser was shown in which Morgan asks Ronaldo if Messi is better than him. To this, the 'Bicho' did not hesitate and responded: “Is Messi better than me? I disagree. I don't want to be humble,” were the words of the Portuguese.

True to the style that has characterized him throughout his career, the Portuguese declared himself the best footballer of all time. In the final stage of his career, he aims to reach 1000 goals and become the first player in history to achieve this milestone.

Beyond these statements, it is publicly known the respect Ronaldo has for Messi, whom he has praised on several occasions in media dialogues. Additionally, he revealed some time ago that they have a cordial relationship and that he would like to share a dinner with him.

Next Tuesday, the first part of this extensive interview that covers Cristiano Ronaldo's life will be released, where he will continue his remarks about the rivalry with Lionel Messi, with whom he competed for the Ballon d'Or from 2018 to 2023, and with whom he competes to be the top scorer in history.

With the brace he scored in his last appearance with Al Nassr, Ronaldo reached 952 goals as a professional, leaving him just 48 away from reaching 1000. With this figure, he is already the top scorer in history, but he seeks to further increase the gap.

Messi, on the other hand, scored a goal in Inter Miami's defeat against Nashville and reduced the gap in this race. Thanks to this goal, the 38-year-old Argentine forward reached 891 goals throughout his career, now trailing the Portuguese star by 61.

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