Cristiano Ronaldo said he is "the most complete player to have existed," saying he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but arguing that statistics back up his claim. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner,

I had a very interesting conversation with Cristiano. I said to him, "Who's the best player you've ever seen?"''

Cristiano Ronaldo has disclosed that he remains the best in footballing history as he dismissed the debate suggesting Pele, Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona.

For years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the heart of football’s greatest individual rivalry. Despite being on The post CR7 opens up about his relationship with Lionel Messi first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest figures in soccer history, defining an era alongside Lionel Messi in a legendary rivalry that spanned over 15 years. In his most recent interview, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke candidly about his long-standing rivalry with the Argentine star.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi spent nine seasons in the prime of their careers facing off regularly for Real Madrid and Barcelona