Ronaldo Nazario has told the football world to “stop hiding” and “accept the fact” that Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is the best player of all time.
Messi opened up his World Cup 2026 campaign in style with a hat-trick against Algeria, offering a reminder of his incredible talent even at the grand old age of 38.
Ronaldo says that there is no doubt whatsoever that Messi is the GOAT.
“Records are made to be broken, and the person who breaks it doesn’t surprise any football fan in the world. Besides,
Argentina is the current reigning champion of the competition,” he said, per TyC Sports.
“Every time Messi steps onto the pitch, everything else becomes historic and elegant. It’s time for the world to stop hiding and accept the fact that he is the best player of all time.
“He continues to perform every season, and at the World Cup, yet there are still doubts about him. It’s an unforgettable and historic night that will go down in history forever.”
Former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is also in no doubt.
“I don’t believe we’ll see another Messi, because he’s special,” he told Fox.
“It’s something natural. It seems like football was made for him. Everything he touches turns to gold. And he has a team ready to die for him.
“Winning another World Cup won’t change his status as the greatest of all time. It will just be another trophy in the trophy room.”
