“I’m ordinary, like you. Only better.”
In his latest interview with Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo once again showcased his lifelong mastery of modesty by gently reminding the world that greatness is a heavy burden he carries with exceptional grace.
“If you met my humility you would be surprised. It is very big,” the Portugal legend explained. Asked whether he still dreams of records, he nodded thoughtfully. “I do not chase records. Records chase me. Maybe I stop next week, or next year, but only because I want to give others a chance to miss me.”
The interview has been hailed as “authentic” and “deeply human,” though several viewers noted the camera appeared contractually obligated to hover on Ronaldo’s jawline for at least three seconds after every sentence.
On comparisons with Lionel Messi, Ronaldo offered his trademark balanced analysis. “He is a great player and I am a great player,” he shrugged. “But remember, it is much harder to score in Saudi than Spain.” He paused, then added: “How many World Cups did Argentina win before Messi? It’s normal there.”
Piers Morgan, known for his famously neutral, definitely-not-erotic admiration of Ronaldo, nodded with the steady composure of a modern monk. “You are the greatest of all time,” he said. “And let’s be honest, Messi is not even the greatest Argentine.”
Ronaldo accepted the praise with the subtlety of a cathedral bell. “I appreciate that,” he said. “But I do not compare myself. Comparison is for fans and philosophers. I am just Cristiano, trying to improve every day, even if improvement is mathematically difficult at my level.”
As the interview ended, Ronaldo offered one final reflection on life and legacy: “Be humble, like me,” before flashing a sparkly grin at the camera.
