Cristiano Ronaldo thought he had closed it, but the “goat” debate is more than ever open. By designating himself as the best footballer in history, the Portuguese striker (40 years old) attracted the wrath of many observers, some preferring Lionel Messi when others quote Pelé, Diego Maradona or even … Ronaldo Nazario, dixit Karim Benzema.
Former successful coach, passed through AC Milan, Real Madrid, AS Rome and Juventus before becoming coach of England and Russia, Fabio Capello expressed himself on this question of the best player of all time in an interview with Flashscore. And for him, the quadruple Ballon d'Or, which now evolved in Al-Nassr, has been a little excited.
Fabio Capello lowers Cristiano Ronaldo
“When someone attributes this title, he marks him himself, he did his homework, he did not listen to the others, I think he exaggerated a little. In short, he played the student and the teacher, right? »»let go of the Italian technician, now 78 years old. According to him, “CR7” is not even on the podium, three huge legends of the round ball being slightly higher.
“A great player, built with envy, with will. But when I speak of phenomena, I say (Lionel) Messi, I say Pelé, I say (Diego) Maradona and I put alongside them Ronaldo the “Gordo” (the big), Ronaldo the “phenomenon”judge Fabio Capello, It is a bit below. »» Words that will no doubt displease Cristiano Ronaldo, whose last challenge is to reach 1000 goals.