Former Real Madrid teammates, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo have been opponents for some time in Saudi Arabia. The French striker (37 years old) evolves in Al-Ittihad, current leader of Saudi Pro League, while his Portuguese counterpart (40) defends the colors of Al-Nassr, fourth in the championship and already relegated to eleven lengths.
A sporting rivalry that is also felt a little outside the field. While “CR7” recently self-proclaimed the best player in history, the former three-color international was also invited to express themselves on the goat's debate (“Greatest of All Time” in English). And in his eyes, the fivefold Ballon d'Or does not really enter the discussion.
Karim Benzema slices for the goat
“I think everyone can say what they want. If he thinks he is the best in history, it is because he is. There are many. For example, for me, it's Ronaldo the Brazilian, said “KB9” after Al-Ittihad's victory over Al-Hilal (4-1) on Saturday evening. But good Cristiano, it's Cristiano! »» A player who has set himself the last goal of reaching 1000 career goals.
“I don't like to make comparisons between players. I think everyone has his story, and he (also has a very beautiful story ”, added Karim Benzema. Cristiano Ronaldo, he had not embarrassed to say that he was “The most complete footballer who has ever existed” ::
“I have not seen anyone better than I in the history of football and I tell the truth from the bottom of my heart. »»
