Ronaldo Breaks Silence: Tears, Truths, and a United Heartache
4 November 2025
Ronaldo: Messi Is Not Better Than Me
The Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, of Al Nassr, pulled back the curtain on his life during a candid interview with British host Piers Morgan.
He said he has not fixed a retirement date, and he expects to shed tears when that moment arrives.
He spoke about his former club Manchester United, admitting they are far from reclaiming the Premier League, and that fact saddens him.
The veteran added that United's management lacks a clear plan and that the club still holds a special place in his heart, though change is needed.
Ronaldo credited Erik ten Hag with doing his best, but warned that miracles cannot be engineered by one person alone.
He recalled a period when he might have joined Arsenal, saying he even met Arsene Wenger, and he believes his career could have looked different.
Ronaldo praised Arsenal as a big club capable of winning the Premier League this season.
He boasted about his wealth, claiming to be the only billionaire in football, that his private jet is the most expensive, and that he owns many cars.
Under the Messi-Ronaldo comparison, Ronaldo asserts that Messi is not better than him.
He discussed his relationship with Wayne Rooney and claimed that his view of the debate remains strong and confident.
The Legends' Duel
Ronaldo highlighted his astonishing tally of goals, around 952 across his career, noting that all his goals are verifiable.
On Messi, the Argentine has ended his international trophy drought by lifting the World Cup with Argentina, solving a long-standing debate.
Portugal's golden generation is still chasing the dream of a future World Cup, possibly in the United States and Mexico next season, with the draw due in November.
Looking ahead, Ronaldo's Al Nassr prepares to face Goa in the AFC Champions League 2; the coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo will miss the clash to protect him and focus on the group.
Ronaldo Excluded From Goa Clash
Preparing to face Goa tomorrow, Al Nassr had already beaten the Indian side in the previous meeting but will rest Ronaldo for strategic reasons, per coach Jorge Jesus, who stressed the importance of safeguarding the star and prioritizing the squad as a whole.
The decision underscores the delicate balance between star power and squad depth as the group stage continues.
As Ronaldo watches from the bench, the rest of the team aims to show it can carry the load and push for the top of the group.
Punchline 1: If Ronaldo’s tears funded transfers, transfer fees would flood the sport’s books.
Punchline 2: And if heartbreak counted as assists, Ronaldo would lead every league this season.
