Cristiano Ronaldo's latest interview has sent shockwaves through the football world. The Portuguese superstar made bold claims about his status as the greatest player ever, took subtle swipes at Lionel Messi and the MLS, and hinted at a strained relationship with former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Explore the key takeaways from Ronaldo's candid conversation.
Cristiano Ronaldo dominated headlines this week with his latest high-profile interview. The Al-Nassr forward, known for stirring controversy, didn't disappoint during his conversation with El Chiringuito's Edu Aguirre, just days before his 40th birthday. He tackled themes of rivalry, destiny, controversy, and more. His enduring foe, Lionel Messi , was mentioned, as was Kylian Mbappe , now the wearer of Ronaldo's iconic No.7 jersey at Real Madrid .
He also discussed the milestone of scoring 1,000 career goals and addressed the fallout from his dramatic and explosive departure from Manchester United in 2022. Here's a breakdown of the key points.\Undeterred by criticism, Ronaldo confidently proclaimed himself the greatest player of all time. During the interview, he stated, 'I think I'm the most complete player there has ever been. That's my opinion. It could be a matter of taste, but I think it's me. I do everything in football. I head well, I take set pieces well, I shoot well with my left foot, I'm fast, I'm strong, I jump. Taste is one thing, saying this, that or that, whether you prefer Messi, Pele or Maradona, I hear it and I respect it, but to say that Cristiano isn't complete is a lie. I'm the most complete. I don't see anyone better than me, and I tell you that with all my heart.'\When questioned about the quality of the Saudi Pro League compared to MLS, Ronaldo took a subtle jab at Messi and the standard of play in MLS. Without mentioning Messi by name, he stated, 'People talk too much and give opinions without knowing. ' When asked directly if he believed the Saudi league was superior to MLS, he responded, 'Obviously, obviously, obviously. But because it's Saudi Arabia, people look down on it a bit more, he added. 'But I also know that the people who talk don't know what they're saying. Only those who play here, only those who are in the league, know. You have to give it the credit it deserves.' This statement seemingly dismissed the perception that the Saudi league is inferior to other major leagues.\Ronaldo's comments also hinted at a past conflict with his former Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag. While discussing his previous coaches, he remarked, 'I learned from all my coaches. I had some really bad ones. Guys who don't have a f***ing clue about football.' This was widely interpreted as a veiled criticism of Ten Hag, with whom Ronaldo famously clashed in 2022, leading to his abrupt exit from the club. During his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo had already expressed his displeasure with Ten Hag, stating, 'The coach didn't have respect for me. So this is why the relationship, it's in that way. He keep saying in the press that he come to me, he like me blah, blah, blah, but that is only for the press, 100 per cent. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never going to have respect for you.
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