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Benzema disapproved Cristiano Ronaldo’ ‘The best’ claim, reveals his choice for football’s GOAT

Karim Benzema has reacted to the GOAT claim made by former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo by revealing who he considers to be “the best”.

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The Great Debate: Ronaldo is the best? But Benzema’ has his very own Ronaldo

Who’s the best footballer ever? The GOAT discussion has always been the hottest topic in football. Over the past decade, the spotlight has been chiefly on two names: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Cristiano even claims he’s the most complete player in history—placing himself above legends like Maradona, Pelé, and even his old rival Messi. He’s also made headlines as one of the top earners among the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes.

Benzema’s Take on Ronaldo or Cristiano Ronaldo as Football’s GOAT

But Karim Benzema, who won every trophy with the Portugal Ronaldo at Real Madrid, has a different view. In a recent interview with TNT, the French star said:

“I think everyone has the right to call themselves the best. If he (C.Ronaldo) thinks he is the best in history, that’s fine. But for me, the Brazilian Ronaldo is the most brilliant.”

🎙️ Is Cristiano Ronaldo the best in history!! Benzema responds: "I think everyone can say what they want. If he thinks he's the best in history, then he is. There are many. For example, for me, he is the Ronaldo of Brazil, but Cristiano, what he is!." 🇫🇷⚫️ pic.twitter.com/wOnLnCkUU9

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Benzema isn’t really into comparing players because everyone has their own story. Still, he made his opinion clear by posting an image of Ronaldo, “The Phenomenon” on Instagram, hinting that, in his eyes, the Brazilian legend tops them all. No wonder Benzema, who wears number 9 at Los Blancos, idolized Ronaldo “The Phenomenon” during his career.

While Cristiano Ronaldo—now playing for Al-Nassr—sparked controversy with his bold self-proclamation, many fans might agree with Benzema’s choice of the Brazilian Ronaldo. After all, Ronaldo “The Alien” has a World Cup title, a Ballon d’Or, and many other accolades. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo has a massive trophy cabinet featuring Champions League titles and a Euro Championship, and he’s even on track to reach 1,000 career goals—a record few can dream of.

That’s the latest on the debate over who’s the greatest in football history. Whether you back CR7’s self-proclaimed title or Benzema’s nod to Ronaldo Nazario. the conversation will keep sparking debates across the football world. Stay tuned on Sportsmania for more updates!