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Published 11:18 IST, January 5th 2024

‘Is bad is foolish…’-Famous Barcelona star makes astonishing revelations about Cristiano Ronaldo

Famous FC Barcelona star made a huge claim about the Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Reported by: Aryan Suraj Chadha
FC Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo | Image: AP

Cristiano Ronaldo has been at the top of the world, even though the Portuguese star is turning 39, years-old next month. He displayed one of the best performances of his life with Al-Nassr in 2023, ending up as the top scorer in the world with 54 goals. CR7 reminded his fans of the time during the Real Madrid era when he was one of the biggest nightmares to his opponents and his special rivalry with FC Barcelona. When he was at the top of the world, along with Lionel Messi.

3 things you need to know

  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored 54 goals in 2023
  • Ronaldo won the SPL POTM for December 2023
  • CR7 is the top goalscorer in the Saudi Pro League  

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Pedri made a huge statement about Cristiano Ronaldo

Spanish football star and FC Barcelona star Pedri had strong feelings for the renowned Cristiano Ronaldo. He said that anyone who criticises him for his skills on the pitch does not understand football.

The 21-year-old Spaniard talked about a variety of subjects, including his opinions on players like Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi, in an interview with Twitch streamer Ibai Llanos. About Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi's longtime nemesis, Pedri made a notable comment, highlighting that people who question the Portuguese star's skill on the pitch have a limited knowledge of the game.

“Anyone who says Cristiano Ronaldo is bad is foolish and knows nothing about football.”

Many people were surprised when Cristiano Ronaldo signed a contract with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in January 2023. However, other football players, like Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, and Riyad Mahrez, also made summer transfer window moves to the Middle Eastern Football Leagues.

In a stunning change of events, Cristiano Ronaldo finished 2023 with an incredible 54 goals, making him the leading scorer. With this accomplishment, he surpassed well-known players like Harry Kane of Bayern Munich and Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain, who both had 52 goals apiece.

Pedri is now out of action because of a muscular injury he suffered during training last month. Pedri and Ronaldo have faced each other three times on the pitch; in their club and national matches, they have each won, lost, and settled for a tie.

Updated 11:18 IST, January 5th 2024

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