Ronaldo Nazario's Opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo's Legacy
The Real Madrid and Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario shared his perspective on Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese star approaches retirement.
Ronaldo Nazario's View on the Greatest Player
Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's numerous achievements, Ronaldo Nazario does not consider him the greatest football player in history. Cristiano has won major titles in England, Spain, and Italy, including five Ballon d'Or awards and several Champions League trophies. However, a World Cup win has eluded him so far.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Perspective on the World Cup
In a recent interview with TV host Piers Morgan, Cristiano downplayed the significance of winning the World Cup, expected to be his last tournament for Portugal in the upcoming summer. He said,
“I'd say it's not a dream for me to win the World Cup.”
He also questioned whether securing one tournament with six or seven games should define his status as one of the greatest players, stating,
“To define if I'm one of the best in history? To win one competition, six games, seven games, do you think it's fair?”
Ronaldo Nazario on Cristiano's Place Among Football Greats
Previously, Ronaldo Nazario, also known as "Fenomeno," expressed his thoughts on whether Cristiano ranks among the top five footballers of all time:
“[Ronaldo] has a fantastic story, doesn't he? He has conquered wonderful things, scored goals in all ways, including playing both as a winger and a striker. He's among the best in history, but I don't know about the best...”
Summary
Ronaldo Nazario respects Cristiano Ronaldo's achievements but remains unconvinced that he is the greatest player ever, highlighting the World Cup as a key missing achievement in evaluating his legacy.
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