SUMMARY
- Giannis referred to Ronaldo as "The GOAT" and commended his remarkable achievements and unwavering work ethic.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo praised Cristiano Ronaldo's adaptability and expressed his belief in Ronaldo's ability to succeed in any sport.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a great player for the Milwaukee Bucks, showed his respect for soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo by calling him “The GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) and complimenting his remarkable accomplishments and unwavering work ethic. Giannis is a huge fan of the Portuguese legend and his recent claims justified that perfectly.
When asked which Portuguese player he would like to spend a day with, Giannis quickly selected Ronaldo, expressing his admiration for his unmatched passion and commitment. He declared: “You have unbelievable players…Luis Figo….nani but at the end of the day you choose only one…The GOAT, the one and only, Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Which Portuguese football star would you choose to join your team for a day?
Giannis (Basketball player): “The GOAT, the one and only, Cristiano Ronaldo.” 🐐pic.twitter.com/eA2K6Y5ZGK
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) December 25, 2023
The athlete went on to praise Ronaldo’s adaptability and expressed belief in his ability to succeed in any sport. Giannis’s glowing assessment of Ronaldo’s physical ability and mentality shows how highly respected the two athletes are of one another.
This demonstrates the respect and appreciation that are shared across many sports and highlights the influence of Ronaldo’s legacy outside of the arena. For Giannis to come out and say this about Ronaldo speaks volumes about the respect he holds amongst the best athletes in the world in various sports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo hits the Siuuu in an MLS match to back his claim
Antetokounmpo’s remarks demonstrate his extensive knowledge of Cristiano Ronaldo and soccer. The NBA player recently demonstrated how well he could execute the famous “Siuu” celebration. He has frequently expressed how much of a fan of CR7 he is. Ronaldo is loved and respected by all the athletes in the world, his grit and determination showcase his stature in the sports industry.
The Milwaukee Buck star owns a small portion of Nashville, South Carolina. The famous “Siuu” celebration was used by the celebrity to show his enthusiasm for CR7 during the most recent Leagues Cup final. Remarkably, Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s fiercest opponent, was also in attendance. However, Messi got the upper hand on Nashville by beating them in the finals but Giannis’ love for CR7 cannot be ignored.
Nashville SC minority owner Giannis hit Ronaldo’s “SIU’ celebration before his team takes on Messi and Inter Miami 😂 pic.twitter.com/HJPsgLhwuN
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 20, 2023
The Leagues Cup Finals between Nashville SC and Inter Miami was the event. In the fiercely contested game, David Beckham’s team won by penalty shootout. But Antetokounmpo made it clear to everyone present where his loyalties were during the game.
It remains to be seen how Giannis Antetokounmpo and Cristiano Ronaldo fair in their respective sports clubs as they both are legends of the sports they play. Also, Giannis’ Bucks are tipped to be the winners for this year’s NBA season as they have a well-balanced team for this year.