•Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he enjoyed playing at Barcelona’s Nou Camp.
The 39-year-old told Spanish TV show La Sexta that he relished playing at the famous Nou Camp despite the boos from fans.
“I believe I am the best player in football history, no one has been better,” he said.
The forward, who has five Ballon d’Or honours, turns 40 tomorrow.
“The numbers say I am the most complete footballer that has ever existed. People can like Messi, Maradona, Pele… and I respect that, yes, but I am the most complex and the numbers say that,” stated a confident Ronaldo.
“In the history of football, I haven’t seen anyone better than me. I tell the truth from the heart,” the Portuguese, who has netted an incredible 923 competitive goals in his career, added.
Ronaldo also listed his strengths. “I’m fast, strong, I score goals with my head or my left foot, no one has ever been more complete than me. I am the best player in history. I really believe that.”
The Al Nassr striker has also donned the jerseys of Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus during his prolific career.
Admitting he could have headed to Barcelona before moving to England, he said: “I could have played for Barca. They tried to get me when I was at Sporting. They wanted me, but a year later Manchester United came along.”
At Real Madrid, Ronaldo’s rivalry with Lionel Messi at Barcelona became pronounced.
He, however, said he enjoyed the matches against the Blaugranas.
“I loved playing at the Camp Nou. They booed me, they insulted me and I loved it!” He said.
Ronaldo also commented on the recent announcement of the prestigious winner.
“Vini (Vinicius Junior) deserved to win the Ballon d’Or, but I’m not surprised… it lacks credibility,” Ronaldo said, before adding words of praise for the Brazilian: “He won the Champions League and scored goals.”
