One of the best football players of all time is Cristiano Ronaldo. Although there is a lot of disagreement on who should be ranked first, the player doesn’t appear to question his own abilities.
“I believe I’m the most complete player to have existed,” he famously remarked. Personally, I believe it’s me. In football, I excel at everything: left foot, free kicks, and head. I’m powerful and quick.
“Taste is one factor… I admire and understand if you prefer Messi, Pele, or Maradona. I’m the most complete, though, so claiming Ronaldo isn’t complete. I genuinely believe that I am the best person I have ever seen.
In light of this, it’s noteworthy that Ronaldo acknowledged that two players from the same era as him are on par with him. Among them is, of course, Lionel Messi. Zinedine Zidane, the legendary midfielder for France, is the other.
Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane were praised by Cristiano Ronaldo.
He “fought with” the finest.
In his very candid interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo was asked which other players, other from himself, were the best of his time. He said, “Probably [Messi], yes,” in response to the suggestion of Messi’s name.
“I have probably played and fought with him [and] Zidane.”
Ronaldo also praised Messi by claiming that the two were not hostile and comparing their connection to that of a teammate. “Amazing player, he is magic,” he stated. Imagine that we have been sharing the stage for sixteen years as individuals. We both share.
Thus, my friendship with him is excellent. I am not his friend in the sense that a friend is the person who was at your house talking on the phone, but it is more like a teammate.
I have a lot of respect for him because of the way he usually talks about me. They are from Argentina, and they always show respect, even his wife, my wife, and my girlfriend. Argentina is where my girlfriend is from. Excellent. What will I say regarding Messi? A wonderful man who makes significant contributions to football
Ronaldo under Zidane as manager of Real Madrid
Games
114
Objectives
112
Helps
30
Zidane as Real Madrid manager was also adored by Ronaldo.
“Zidane managed the group very intelligently”
Additionally, Ronaldo had previously lauded Zidane. Naturally, both men are legendary figures from Real Madrid, and the Frenchman coached the Portugal player throughout their three Champions League victories together.
“I think Zidane managed the group very intelligently,” the Portuguese great stated in a 2019 interview, praising his old manager for his ability to bring out the best in a team packed of superstars.
“Every player wants to play a lot, so it’s not an easy scenario. He engaged all of the players, which was a very wise move and very helpful.
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