Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has received high praise as the greatest of all time, and this endorsement comes from none other than former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard.
Exactly one year after Cristiano Ronaldo's impactful interview that led to his departure from Manchester United during his second spell, he made a surprising move to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. This move saw him playing alongside stars like Neymar, Karim Benzema, and former Manchester United teammate Alex Telles.
Even in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo continues to showcase his prolific goal-scoring abilities. Despite a frustrating World Cup and Lionel Messi's triumph with Argentina, Ronaldo's impact remains strong, with his record as the all-time leading international goalscorer continuously expanding.
Acknowledging Ronaldo's exceptional career, Steven Gerrard, now the manager of Al-Ettifaq, expressed his respect for the Manchester United icon, referring to him as the 'Greatest Of All Time' (GOAT) in a recent interview with the Liverpool Echo.
“The arrival of ‘The GOAT’ as we call him, Cristiano (Ronaldo), him arriving in January obviously (was) a huge signing. He still had a lot of football to offer," he said, via United In Focus.
Gerrard added: "So, from afar, for six months, I was looking in at Cristiano Ronaldo’s results, at the league, watching some games and watching some highlights. I think from that moment, the league around the world had become a very popular talking point for everyone. After Cristiano’s arrival, even more big-name signings, talents and skill sets were joining the league."
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