Suspended from Portugal team, Cristiano Ronaldo claims he is the best in history
Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly declared himself the greatest footballer of all time following a provisional suspension from the Portuguese national team. His comments come amid a reported dispute with manager Jorge Jesus and ongoing comparisons to Lionel Messi.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights the volatile relationship between aging sports icons and their national teams, fueling the long-standing 'GOAT' debate in football.
Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself the greatest footballer of all time, insisting that his goalscoring record is not receiving the recognition it deserves. The Portugal forward made the claim in an explosive interview with CNN Portugal, days after being provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation following his departure from the national team camp amid a reported dispute with manager Jorge Jesus.Speaking in an interview teaser released by CNN Portugal, Ronaldo expressed frustration over how his performances and achievements are being perceived.“People aren’t appreciating my moments or my goals, you know?" Ronaldo said."I’m 85 goals away, but I don’t think I actually like it. But I don’t like it. I don’t like it. Things have to happen naturally. Whether it’s 920 goals, 925, 930 I’m the best in history. Full stop. There’s no debate about who the best in history is. You just have to keep scoring goals.
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