Cristiano Ronaldo spoke about the 2023 Ballon d’Or in January 2024 and claimed that he had better numbers than Lionel Messi. The Portuguese superstar said that he was written off by everyone following his exit from Manchester United.
Speaking to Record, Ronaldo claimed that numbers do not deceive, and they showed that he had a better season than Messi. He added that the 54 goals he scored at Al Nassr were ignored by those who voted and said:
Cristiano Ronaldo did not finish in the Ballon d’Or top 30 in 2023. Lionel Messi won the award with 462 points, while Erling Haaland came second with 357, and Kylian Mbappe in third with 270 points.
Cristiano Ronaldo believes that he is the best footballer ever and said, in February 2025, that his numbers show why he stands out. He was talking to LaSexta TV earlier this year and claimed that he was the most complete player ever, with no weaknesses.
Ronaldo said (via Al Jazeera):
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed after the UEFA Nations League final that he is set to sign a new deal at Al Nassr. He helped Portugal win the tournament this summer after scoring in the semifinal and final.
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