Diego Maradona snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when he gave his take on the 'greatest of all time' debate. The late Argentine forward, who is widely regarded as one of all-time greats, was memorably named the joint-winner of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century alongside Brazil legend Pele.

The Messi vs Ronaldo debate has long been a source of intense division among football fans worldwide. Fans of both football legends, who have ruled the sport for decades, argue passionately about who is the better footballer,

Cristiano Ronaldo has disclosed that he remains the best in footballing history as he dismissed the debate suggesting Pele, Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona.

A day shy of his 40th birthday, Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself the 'Best in football'. In an interview with Edu Aguirre on Spanish television show El Chiringuito, Ronaldo claimed that he was not only greater than his nemesis Lionel Messi but also on a higher level than the late icons Pele and Maradona.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the center of soccer's GOAT debate for nearly two decades. Between them, they have 1,773 goals, nine Champions League titles and 13 Ballon d'Or awards.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but that statistics show he's the most complete player ever.

There have been better players than the Portuguese phenomenon, but none more committed to self-improvement and physical fitness

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? For the last two decades or so fans have debated who is the better footballer. Arguments between friends have been known to erupt because they could not agree on who the greatest was.

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about his rivalry with Lionel Messi and has backed himself as the most complete player ever. The Ronaldo vs Messi debate is the most controversial topic in the history of football,

Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent claim that he is the greatest footballer of all time has reignited debate, causing an old video of Lionel Messi to resurface.