Ronaldo asserts himself as the greatest, claiming even Messi cannot compare.

Cristiano Ronaldo once again became the focus by responding to comments made by his former teammate Wayne Rooney, who recently declared Lionel Messi the greatest player of all time.

Currently, Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, enjoying the final phase of his career after turning 40. Although no longer competing in Europe, CR7 maintains impressive form and is driven to reach the milestone of 1,000 goals. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is playing across the Atlantic with Inter Miami. Both legends continue to be mentioned side by side in every debate about the “GOAT,” the greatest player in history.

Previously, Wayne Rooney, who once formed a legendary strike partnership with Ronaldo at Manchester United, expressed admiration for Messi. On Rio Ferdinand’s podcast, Rooney shared: “I love the way Messi plays. He has a bit more finesse and creativity, and I like that. But Cristiano is still a genuine genius.”

When asked about this statement by Piers Morgan, Ronaldo calmly replied: “No problem at all. I’m not angry. Everyone has the right to choose who they prefer.” He affirmed his respect for Rooney and what they achieved together at Old Trafford. “We had a good relationship when we played together. Not close friends, but always respectful. I have no reason to be upset with him. If we met again, I would still shake hands and hug him as usual.”

Although showing composure, Ronaldo remained firm when discussing comparisons between him and Messi: “Is Messi better than me? I don’t agree with that opinion. I don’t want to be modest, I believe I am the best.” This candid statement quickly went viral on social media, reigniting the endless debate between the two living legends of world football.

Despite his age, Ronaldo continues to have strong confidence in himself, a quality that has helped him conquer every peak for nearly two decades. Whether Messi or Ronaldo is the true “GOAT” remains unanswered, but certainly, both have written the greatest chapter in modern football history.