'Respect it!': Harry Maguire's Praise of Cristiano Ronaldo Sparks Controversy Over 'GOAT' Label

Clearly one of the best goal scorers in the game, Cristiano Ronaldo has shown unmatched supremacy on every level he has played. From prestigious teams such as Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr, he has shown unmatched performance, therefore confirming his place as the only player to rule the sport throughout several major divisions over his remarkable career.

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Fans DIVIDED as Harry Maguire called Cristiano Ronaldo the greatest footballer of all time

Manchester United fans had varying responses to defender Harry Maguire's proclamation that Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo is the ultimate footballer of all time, also referred to as the GOAT. Maguire said this statement while participating in a rapid word association game with GOAL.

Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in 2021 when Maguire was serving as captain. They both participated in a total of 36 games for the Red Devils during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

Furthermore, when asked to choose a 'big-game player,' Maguire selected Ronaldo in addition to labelling him as the GOAT. This ignited a discussion among supporters over whether the Englishman made the correct decision.

While Harry Maguire will grace the pitch for Manchester United in the 2024–25 season, Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to show his football ability with Al-Nassr. As they represent their respective clubs on the pitch, fans excitedly await seeing the contributions of both players.