Tyson Fury, the WBC heavyweight champion, has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest footballer ever, snubbing Lionel Messi in the long-running debate over who is the GOAT.
Fury met Ronaldo at a Champions Gala in Riyadh ahead of his “Battle of the Baddest” bout with Francis Ngannou on Saturday night.
“Cristiano, you’re the greatest footballer that’s ever lived and I mean that. I am a big fan.” Fury said.
Ronaldo, who has won five Ballon d’Or awards, smiled and said “thank you very much” as he leaned in to dap up Fury.
Fury’s comments are sure to reignite the debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time.
Ronaldo and Messi have been locked in a constant battle for over a decade, and both players have incredible individual records.
Ronaldo has won more Ballon d’Or awards than any other player, and he has also won more Champions League titles than Messi. However, Messi has scored more goals and provided more assists than Ronaldo.
Ultimately, the debate over who is the greatest footballer ever is a matter of opinion. However, Fury’s comments show that Ronaldo is still highly regarded by some of the biggest names in sport, even at the age of 38.
Fury is a big fan of Ronaldo, and he has spoken about his admiration for the Portugal captain in the past.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time. He’s the most dedicated, the most hardworking, and the most talented. He’s an inspiration to me.” Fury said.
The Gypsy King also praised Ronaldo’s work ethic and dedication.
“Ronaldo is a role model for everyone. He shows that anything is possible if you work hard enough and never give up on your dreams.” Fury said.
The GOAT debate
The debate over who is the greatest footballer ever is likely to rage on for many years to come.
Both Ronaldo and Messi have incredible individual records, and they have both achieved great things with their respective clubs and countries.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide who they think is the GOAT. However, Fury’s comments show that Ronaldo is still highly regarded by some of the biggest names in sport.
