“Lionel Messi Is Clear”: Fans Criticise Cristiano Ronaldo for Comparing World Cup to Euros

• Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup and Euros comparison has sparked widespread condemnation from fans
• One social media user, reacting to Ronaldo's bizarre comparison, described the Portugal captain as "shameless"
• Meanwhile, Cristiano is still basking in the glory of becoming the first player to reach 900 career goals

Cristiano Ronaldo has come under fire from football fans following his claim that winning the UEFA European Championship is equivalent to lifting the FIFA World Cup.

The Portuguese star made these remarks shortly after achieving a historic milestone by scoring his 900th career goal during Portugal's UEFA Nations League victory.

Ronaldo compares Euros to World Cup

According to Eurosport, Ronaldo, now 39, became the first footballer to reach the 900-goal mark, a feat that garnered widespread admiration.

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However, his subsequent comparison between the Euros and the World Cup has triggered heated reactions.

Fox Sports reports that Ronaldo considers winning the European Championship, which he accomplished with Portugal in 2016, as significant as capturing football's ultimate prize—the World Cup.

Many saw this statement as a veiled jab at Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022.

Fans slam Ronaldo for Euros-World Cup comparison

Unsurprisingly, Ronaldo’s comments did not go unnoticed by fans, with social media erupting in response to his bold assertion.

Here are some reactions compiled by Legit.ng:

@manlikefola_ did not mince words with his criticism:

"This guy😭😭😭unlocking new levels of shamelessness every day."

Another user, @Powerxfcb, did not spare Ronaldo:

"This guy is a clown 🤡"

@_namedNameless mocked the five-time Ballon d'Or winner:

"This guy is the first person in history to brainwash his own self."

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@UTD_sophiee added:

"Stop making excuses. Your mate won the World Cup."

@Yhaa_Queen wrote:

"This guy is finished."

@DAllSeeinRetina concluded:

"Arrogant in failure."

Guinness World Record crowns Ronaldo GOAT

In an earlier report, Legit.ng disclosed that Guinness World Records has seemingly added its voice to the ongoing debate over football’s greatest of all time (GOAT) after Cristiano Ronaldo reached yet another historic milestone.

The Portuguese icon became the first male player to score 900 career goals following his strike in Portugal's UEFA Nations League victory against Croatia.

GWR responded to a BBC post highlighting Ronaldo's 900-goal achievement with a simple yet profound GOAT emoji, implying that the Portuguese star may indeed be the greatest footballer of all time.

Source: YEN.com.gh