Cristiano Ronaldo Finally Reveals The Only Player He Thinks Is Better Than Him

Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan have announced their third major interview, an 80-minute session conducted at the footballer's home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This follows their influential 2019 and 2022 interviews that had a huge impact on Ronaldo's career, including his departure from Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo's comments on Manchester United caught everybody's eyes, in which he mentioned the struggles of the club, the infrastructure problems, etc. The announcement of this interview has drawn massive online attention, with fans speculating on topics like Ronaldo's goal-scoring pursuit, life in the Saudi Pro League, and his rivalry with Lionel Messi, though some question the duo's close relationship.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Comments on Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo gave a lengthy interview to a journalist and his friend, Piers Morgan, to discuss his recent activities; he couldn't avoid the question about how he has always been compared to Lionel Messi. Referring to a statement by his former Man United teammate Wayne Rooney, who asserted that the Argentinian was better than him, Cristiano Ronaldo was clear: "Messi better than me? I don't agree, I'm not going to be humble," he declared in a teaser for the interview, which will be released soon on Piers Uncensored. The Portuguese icon makes it crystal clear, he is the best footballer in the world and rates himself above Lionel Messi. So the Best Player for Cristiano Ronaldo is the man himself.

Messi vs Ronaldo Rivalry

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been the two cornerstones of football greatness for almost two decades now. The Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry has been in the picture when success was measured not only in goals but in trophies. Both superstars continue to thrive away from the well-known lights of Europe. A new era seemed to begin when Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January 2023. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner came to Saudi Arabia as the face of the country's football transition.

The Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, on the other hand, joined Inter Miami in July 2023. While both have so far refused to take retirement, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo remain as relevant as ever. Their legacy is set to continue in the coming years, with both of them under contract. Inter Miami recently extended Messi's deal through 2028, and Al Nassr has also renewed the Portuguese forward until 2027. It has been more than 1600 days since Ronaldo's last club championship, while Messi has already secured two titles, the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield, with David Beckham-co-owned Inter Miami.