Ronaldo from Brazil 'mocking' Ronaldo from Portugal!

Cristiano Ronaldo's newest remarks have caused a media frenzy, revolving around the comments made by Brazilian icon Ronaldo Nazario regarding him, focusing on the question of who is the greatest player ever.

In a recent conversation with British journalist Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo once again attracted attention when asked if Lionel Messi was better than him. The Portuguese superstar responded firmly: "I disagree that Messi is better. I don't want to be modest." Along with that, CR7 confidently declared himself the best player in football history. This statement quickly sparked media uproar, intensifying the debate between Ronaldo and Messi.

Shortly after the interview went viral, a previous response from Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario de Lima also resurfaced widely. Specifically, in a discussion with ESPN, Ronaldo Nazario dismissed CR7's claim of being the greatest player ever. The Brazilian legend acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the top 10 greatest players, but not number one.

"It's not easy to evaluate. He is definitely among the greatest players in football history, but to say he’s number one? I disagree, though I still respect his opinion," Ronaldo Nazario shared. He also revealed his top 10 players list, placing Pelé at number one, followed by Messi, Maradona, Zico, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, Van Basten, Zidane, Figo, and Rivaldo.

Then, the Brazilian number 9 praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary career, from a winger to one of the world’s leading strikers. However, in response to CR7’s confident remarks earlier, he also said: "I really dislike discussing this topic. Honestly, some people have a very big ego."

Moreover, the "Phenomenon" emphasized a meaningful statement: "I prefer others to judge what I have done and shown, rather than praising myself."

Two generations of Ronaldo, two different styles, but both share the desire to conquer the peak. After Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirmed his status, will fans agree with Ronaldo Nazario’s assessment that he is only among the top 10 greatest players?

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