Ronaldo: 'I Am The Most Complete Player In History', Will Messi Fans Agree?

In an in-depth interview with Spain's“El Chiringuito” program, Ronaldo said,“Who is the best goal scorer in history? We are talking about numbers and figures, that's it.” He continued,“Who has scored the most goals in football history with their head, left foot, free kicks, and penalties? Just a few days ago, I was thinking that I'm not even left-footed, but I'm among the top 10 players who have scored the most goals with their left foot! This applies to goals with the head, right foot, penalties, and everything.”

Ronaldo further emphasized that numbers speak for themselves, stating,“I believe I am the most complete player that has ever existed. Therefore, I think I'm the best because I do everything well. However, personal preference comes into play here; if you like Messi, Pele, or Maradona, that's understandable, and I respect that. But I don't accept the claim that Ronaldo isn't complete. I am the most complete.”

With Ronaldo reaching the milestone of 923 official goals, he is now only 77 goals away from the remarkable 1000-goal mark. At nearly 40 years old, the Portuguese star remains influential and continues to carry the goal-scoring burden for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

One of the most popular debates among football fans is the comparison of the statistics set by Messi and Ronaldo. Ronaldo has reached 923 goals in both club and international matches after 1,261 official games. In contrast, Lionel Messi has scored 850 goals in 1,083 games. In other words, Ronaldo has scored 73 more goals than Messi despite playing 178 more games.

The reason for this difference is that Ronaldo began his professional career approximately two years earlier than Messi. The Portuguese star made his debut for Sporting Lisbon on October 7, 2002, while Messi's first official match for Barcelona was on October 16, 2004.

Meanwhile, the rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo is intense, both players have undoubtedly made an enormous impact on the world of football. Their records and achievements speak for themselves, and their legacies will be debated for generations to come.

Regardless of who is considered the best, the football world is fortunate to witness two of the greatest players in history, each with their own unique qualities and contributions to the game.

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