Despite being quite reserved with the media, Cristiano Ronaldo decided to accept an invitation to speak with British journalist Piers Morgan. In the interview, the Portuguese superstar candidly and openly shared his thoughts on many aspects of his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo asserts Messi is not better than him (Photo: Getty).
When Piers Morgan directly asked him: “Many people say Messi is better than you, what do you think?”, Cristiano Ronaldo replied without hesitation: “Messi better than me? I don’t agree with that view. I don’t want to be humble.”
This resolute statement once again affirmed CR7’s confidence and strong personality, a player who has long become a symbol of the spirit of conquest and the desire for self-affirmation. It also stirred up the football world, sparking a series of debates on social media.
In the short interview segment revealed, Piers Morgan continuously posed sharp questions, including recalling Wayne Rooney’s remark that Messi was superior to Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the Al Nassr star merely smiled and replied: “That doesn’t bother me.”
Another interesting moment was when Piers Morgan mentioned the news that Cristiano Ronaldo had just become the “first billionaire athlete in history.” CR7 laughed and countered with a confident remark: “That’s not right, I’ve been a billionaire for many years already.”
Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are truly the greatest rivals in the football world (Photo: Goal).
His witty statement also reflects the confidence and stature that CR7 has built over nearly two decades of top-tier play, both on and off the field.
This marks the second time Cristiano Ronaldo has been interviewed by Piers Morgan, following the sensational interview three years ago where he hinted at leaving Manchester United after the 2022 World Cup. This return seems to be CR7’s desire to once again voice his own thoughts, asserting his identity and position in the endless race with Lionel Messi, the greatest rivalry in modern football history.
