Rio Ferdinand was all praise of former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. These comments sparked a trending discussion on soccer Twitter.
Ferdinand asserts that no player has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s caliber since witnessing him during his first spell at Manchester United. The former England international suggests, “I encourage people to revisit footage of Cristiano Ronaldo in a Man Utd shirt. No one compared to him then, and there hasn’t been anyone comparable since.”
During Cristiano Ronaldo’s first spell at Manchester United, he showcased remarkable talent and achievements. Arriving at Old Trafford as an 18-year-old winger full of potential, he swiftly transformed into one of the world’s finest players.
Throughout his six seasons at United, Ronaldo secured three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, and the Champions League. In 2008, he became the first Portuguese player to claim the Ballon d’Or, solidifying his status as an elite performer.
Ronaldo’s goal-scoring prowess was evident during his time at Manchester United. Additionally, his exceptional dribbling and passing abilities allowed him to create opportunities for his teammates alongside his own scoring exploits.
United and Ronaldo enjoyed immense success during his initial tenure, winning numerous trophies and establishing him as one of the premier talents worldwide. His impactful contribution will forever remain a significant chapter in the club’s illustrious history.
Rio Ferdinand’s comment about Cristiano Ronaldo ignited another round of debate on Twitter regarding Messi vs Ronaldo. Fans from all over the world joined the discussion, expressing their viewpoints and debating the justifiability or absurdity of Rio Ferdinand’s claim.
Another round of Messi vs Ronaldo after Rio Ferdinand’s comment
The Messi vs Ronaldo debate fuels intense passion among sports enthusiasts worldwide. Fans regard both players as among the greatest of all time and fiercely defend their chosen icon. The debate revolves around various factors, including individual statistics, team accomplishments, and overall influence on the game.
Ronaldo and Messi’s debate is one for the ages. Rio kicked off another round with his newest comments. Messi’s fans were quick to call the bluff. One fan even said, “Ferdinand was high when he said this”.
Don’t worry… Ferdinand was high when he said it😂😂 If not, ask him if he has seen anyone like the messi he saw in 2009
— O.M.A🤴🏼 (@YormexDaSilva) June 30, 2023
Messi fans wont have to go back to dinosaur era to watch him at his best.
We can just rewatch the world cup and see how dropped masterclass after masterclass bodying defenders like Nathan Ake,Van dijk,Gvardiol 🐐🐐🐐That’s why Messi’s longevity is better than Ronaldo too
— 🦀 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝟕 𝕄𝔼𝕊𝕊𝟟 🔮x7 (@ClassifiedCrab) June 30, 2023
Messi 2007 is so clear of Ronaldo, ronaldo slipped in the goat debate just coz of how outrageous his goals were from 35-40 yards otherwise he’s nowhere near Messi.
— 17 (@A_AhmadFCB) June 30, 2023
And I remind you to go watch clips of messi in 2009-2012
— quavo (@quavojamal) June 30, 2023
Ferdinand’s soccer knowledge was established by some
Ferdinand Understand Football pic.twitter.com/FilmZSXZDv
— ༆HEYKEENZ🇵🇹30BG༆ (@_heykeenz) June 30, 2023
Ronaldo’s fans unanimously agree with the sentiment:
Season 2008-2009 Cristianol ronaldo win
Best player in epl
Best player in Europe
UEFA best player
UEFA top score
FIFA men’s Best player
Infront of players like Kaka, shevshenco,ronadinho,lampard,drogba,etoo, waslay shneider,van steroy,toti ,terry,— Saidi Matokya/NGOMENI KIMARA TEMBONI (@fatumaJr) June 30, 2023
— Kane R (@KaneR81198993) June 30, 2023
It appears that this debate will endure as an eternal argument. Even after the World Cup, neither side has reached a conclusive agreement. It seems that we will continue to engage in this discussion for an indefinite period.