Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time acknowledged that some may prefer Lionel Messi, or even legendary footballers like Pele and Maradona over him, but he firmly believes that he is the most complete footballer ever. In an interview with LaSexta TV, Ronaldo admitted, "I think I'm the most complete football player that has ever existed. People could like Messi, Maradona, or Pele, and I respect that, but I'm the most complete,"
He added, "I'm the best player in football history. I haven't seen anyone better than me, and I'm saying this from the heart."
Ronaldo has consistently been in contention with Lionel Messi for the sport's biggest accolades, fueling an age-old debate among fans about who is the superior player. During the interview, the Al Nassr star also revealed that he and Messi never had a bad relationship despite their long-standing football rivalry.
He said, "I've never had a bad relationship with Messi. We've shared 15 years of awards, and we've always gotten along well. I remember translating English for him—it was very funny. He defended his club, and I defended mine. He fought for his national team, and I fought for mine. It was a healthy rivalry that pushed both of us to our best."
Ronaldo on why he is a complete player
Cristiano Ronaldo has left an indelible mark on the sport, dominating world football for over a decade. During the interview he pointed out that his versatility and goal-scoring prowess makes him a complete player
He said, "A goalscorer is someone who puts the ball in the net, and I do that better than anyone. I play well with my head, I take good free kicks, I use both my left and right foot, I’m strong, I dominate in different positions I do everything in football."
Even as debates continue, Ronaldo remains confident in his belief that he is the most complete player in the history of the sport
