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Ronaldo takes a dig at Messi without naming him!

Ronaldo fires a shot at Messi!

With just a few months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off in the United States, Portugal is among the top favorites for the title, alongside Argentina, Spain, and France. Yet one of its most iconic figures, Cristiano Ronaldo, appears to be heading into the tournament with a very different mindset. In an interview with Piers Morgan, the Portuguese legend stunned everyone with a rather startling statement.

These comments stand in stark contrast to the usual narrative among great champions, who are often driven by this ultimate quest. For Ronaldo, now 40, prestige isn't defined by a single trophy. His already monumental list of honors, in his eyes, is enough to cement his legacy in world football.

Portugal aims even higher

Despite this detached stance, CR7 remains determined to give Portugal one last campaign worthy of his extraordinary career. Surrounded by talents like Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, and João Félix, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner knows this generation has the tools to dream of glory.Still, his media remarks—both clear-eyed and provocative—have reignited an age-old debate: do you need a World Cup title to become the greatest of all time?