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,

Never lacking in confidence, Cristiano Ronaldo chose himself this week during a discussion about the greatest soccer player of all time. As part of

Cristiano Ronaldo put himself ahead of eternal rival Lionel Messi, 1986 World Cup winner Diego Maradona, and Brazil legend Pele to declare himself GOAT.

Cristiano Ronaldo has boldly claimed he is "the most complete player to have existed," acknowledging fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé, or Diego Maradona but asserting that statistics validate his argument.

Diego Maradona snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when he gave his take on the 'greatest of all time' debate. The late Argentine forward, who is widely regarded as one of all-time greats, was memorably named the joint-winner of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century alongside Brazil legend Pele.

Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed he is the most complete player to have existed, saying the numbers show he deserves to be considered football rsquo;s GOAT ahead of Lionel Messi, Pele or Diego Maradona .

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself the greatest football player in history, ahead of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Pele.

Cristiano Ronaldos extraordinary achievements have firmly established him in this elite conversation, alongside his long-time rival Lionel Messi, Argentine legend Diego Maradona, and Brazilian icon Pele.

Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has claimed that he is the most complete player ever in the history of football. Ronaldo spoke in a recent interview

A day shy of his 40th birthday, Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself the 'Best in football'. In an interview with Edu Aguirre on Spanish television show El Chiringuito, Ronaldo claimed that he was not only greater than his nemesis Lionel Messi but also on a higher level than the late icons Pele and Maradona.