Wed Feb 05 13:31:17 UTC 2025: ## Ronaldo Declares Himself Greatest Soccer Player Ever on 40th Birthday

**MADRID, SPAIN** – Cristiano Ronaldo, celebrating his 40th birthday, has once again declared himself the greatest soccer player of all time. In an interview with Spanish television channel La Sexta, the Portuguese superstar boasted about his numerous scoring records and overall skillset.

“I am the greatest scorer in history,” Ronaldo stated, citing his impressive statistics, including his ranking among the top 10 all-time left-footed goalscorers despite not being primarily left-footed. He further declared himself “the most complete player who has ever existed,” highlighting his heading ability, free-kick prowess, speed, strength, and jumping capabilities.

Ronaldo holds numerous records in men’s international soccer, including most appearances (217) and most goals (135). He is also the only player to have scored in five FIFA World Cups, and with the 2026 tournament on the horizon, he aims to become the first to play in six.

While acknowledging Lionel Messi’s greatness, Ronaldo reiterated his belief that he is the ultimate best. His comments have elicited responses from within the footballing world, with former Messi teammate and current Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano stating he respects Ronaldo’s opinion but holds his own views on the matter. The debate over who is the greatest continues, but Ronaldo’s bold self-assessment has once again ignited the discussion.

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