Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time and has left an indelible mark on the sport. Here are some players who will never forget their experiences playing with or against Ronaldo:
- Lionel Messi: As Ronaldo’s long-time rival, Lionel Messi has had many memorable battles with Ronaldo on the field. The two have pushed each other to new heights, and Messi has often spoken of his respect for Ronaldo’s talent.
- Sergio Ramos: Ramos played alongside Ronaldo at Real Madrid for many years, and the two won multiple trophies together. Ramos has called Ronaldo “one of the greatest in history” and has spoken of his admiration for Ronaldo’s work ethic.
- Wayne Rooney: Rooney played alongside Ronaldo at Manchester United and has spoken of his admiration for Ronaldo’s skill and dedication. The two formed a deadly partnership on the field and won multiple trophies together.
- Gianluigi Buffon: Buffon, one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, has faced Ronaldo many times over the years. Buffon has called Ronaldo a “complete player” and has spoken of the difficulty of trying to stop him.
- Andres Iniesta: Iniesta, who played for Barcelona, has faced Ronaldo many times over the years. He has spoken of Ronaldo’s “incredible” talent and his ability to change the course of a match.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Ibrahimovic has faced Ronaldo many times over the years and has spoken of his respect for Ronaldo’s skill and dedication. Ibrahimovic has called Ronaldo “a machine” and has spoken of the difficulty of trying to stop him.
Neymar Jr: Neymar has spoken of his admiration for Ronaldo’s skill and his impact on the sport. Neymar has called Ronaldo “a legend” and has spoken of the inspiration he has drawn from watching Ronaldo play