Al Ittihad striker, Karim Benzema, has entered the long-standing debate over the greatest footballer of all time, choosing to snub arch-rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in favor of Brazil's Ronaldo.
Earlier this month, Ronaldo boldly declared himself the GOAT in an interview with Spanish outlet El Chiringuito. The 40-year-old, who boasts an incredible 923 career goals, stated, "I honestly haven't seen anyone better than me. You have to look at the numbers full stop. I believe I am the most complete player who has ever existed. It's me." He continued, "I do everything in football. I play well in terms of heading the ball, I'm good at free-kicks, I'm good with my left foot, I'm quick, I'm strong, I jump. I am the best player ever, I believe that."
Now, Benzema, who spent nine seasons alongside the Portuguese star at Real Madrid, has voiced his opinion in the ongoing debate. The Al Ittihad forward expressed his belief that Brazil's Ronaldo deserves the title of the greatest footballer of all time.
"I think everyone can say what they want," Benzema told TNT Sports. "If he thinks he is the best in history, then he is. For me, the best is Ronaldo from Brazil."
Ronaldo scored 62 goals in 98 matches for Brazil and an impressive 104 for Real Madrid during his five years at the European champions. Benzema emphasized the importance of individual narratives, stating, "I don't like to make comparisons between players; each one has their own story. He [Cristiano] has his own, and it's a very good one."
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