How does Cristiano Ronaldo describe his legacy after World Cup exit? Old comments go viral

Even though Portugal captain Cristia Ronaldo exited FIFA World Cup 2022 in disappointment, his legacy in football will last forever. 37-year-old's dream of winning tournament was shattered by Morocco after Seleção suffered a 1-0 defeat on December 10. With Ronaldo exiting competition, here is a look at how one of all-time greats looks at his own legacy.

How does Cristia Ronaldo look at his legacy?

While speaking ahe of Portugal's opening FIFA World Cup game against Ghana in a press conference, Cristia Ronaldo explained that 'GOAT' debate between him and seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi would continue even if he were to win tournament.

"Even if I win World Cup that debate will continue. Some people like me more, while some people like me less. It is like in life, some like blondes, while some like brunettes. I have always h to show what I can do year after year," explained Portugal captain.

Ronaldo n went on to comment upon his legacy by ding, "I would love to win this tournament. I’m ambitious but if you tell me I won’t win any more tournaments I would still be happy given all I have won. In history books, all or records will be re. But obviously, a World Cup on shelf wouldn’t be b. It would be a dream."

re is denying that Ronaldo is one of greatest ever footballers to have graced sport given all that he has achieved in his glittering career. 37-year-old has t only won several of top individual hours but also several trophies with some of biggest clubs in world.

When it comes to individual hours, most important ones that Ronaldo has won include being a five-time Ballon d'Or winner (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017), a two-time Premier League player of season (2006–07, 2007–08), once a La Liga player of season (2013–14), and also a two-time Serie A footballer of year (2019, 2020).

And when it comes to trophies won with clubs, most important ones that Ronaldo has won include being a three-time Premier League winner (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09), a two-time La Liga winner (2011–12, 2016–17), a two-time Serie A winner (2018–19, 2019–20), and a five-time UEFA Champions League winner (2007–08, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18). Last but certainly t least, Ronaldo has also won a Euros title with Portugal in 2016 and a UEFA Nations League title in 2018–19.