A. Di Maria: C. Ronaldo was born at the wrong time

2025-02-13 20:25 © ZUMAPRESS.com

Lisbon's "Benfica" winger Angel Di Maria commented on "Al Nassr" striker Cristiano Ronaldo's statements that the Portuguese is supposedly the best player of all time.

"I'm not surprised, as I played with him for four years.

It has always been this way, and the striker never shied away from such statements.

C. Ronaldo has always tried to be the best, but he was just born at the wrong time, as another footballer (Lionel Messi – ed. note) came into the world touched by a magician's wand.

The whole reality is reflected in the numbers. One player has eight "Ballon d'Or" trophies, while the other has five. That's a very big difference," said A. Di Maria.

"Being a world champion, having two "Copa America" titles – that is also a significant difference. For me, Lionel is undoubtedly the best."