Cristiano Ronaldo Pokes Fun at Pele’s Records, Claims His Own Will Mean More
Cristiano Ronaldo recently opened up about his goalscoring records, sparking a bit of controversy in the football world. During an appearance on his new YouTube channel with his former Manchester United teammate, Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo jokingly poked fun at Pele’s legendary 1,281 goals.
Ferdinand couldn’t help but burst out laughing when Ronaldo brought up the topic, saying, "You’re a b**, you’re talking about Alfredo Di Stefano, Pele, Eusebio." The remark was likely in response to Pele’s record, which includes matches from his amateur and exhibition career.
Ronaldo, who has 899 career goals under his belt, believes his own goal-scoring records will hold more value due to the availability of video footage documenting his achievements. "Soon I will do 900 and, after, I will beat 1,000. I want to reach 1,000 goals," Ronaldo said. "It’s the best marker I can have in football. There will be one difference: all of my goals have videos, so I can prove that."
This comes as no surprise, considering Ronaldo’s dedication to his social media presence. He has been using platforms to promote his brand and share behind-the-scenes looks at his life and career. Additionally, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has made it clear he plans to continue playing until he reaches his goal of 1,000, with no plans to retire until next summer.
It’s hard to argue with Ronaldo’s confidence in his own abilities, but one has to wonder if his comments might spark a bit of debate about Pele’s records. The debate will likely continue to rage on, but for now, Ronaldo’s claims hold some merit. After all, modern football fans have the ability to watch and analyze matches in greater detail than ever before.
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The duo concluded their conversation by joking about memories from their time together at Manchester United, including a hilarious story about seeing teammate Nani cry after losing games.
Ronaldo’s bold claim has sparked plenty of opinions and debates, but it’s undeniable that he’s one of the greatest goalscorers in football history. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and football news!