Al Nassr’s new manager, Stefano Pioli, chimed in on the GOAT discussion between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, reigniting fan enthusiasm.
Pioli became Al Nassr manager after Luis Castro was fired and called Ronaldo the greatest player ever. Ronaldo’s career record of scoring more goals than games was mentioned.
Pioli chose after Ronaldo scored his 902nd career goal in a 3-0 win over Al Ettifaq for Al Nasser. Riyadh’s first match under Pioli was a start. The first-half penalty goal by Ronaldo caused celebration. After scoring two goals for Al Nassr’s young team earlier that day, Ronaldo Jr. was honored by the Portuguese superstar.
Many supporters believe Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s main competitor, is the GOAT after leading Argentina to a 2022 FIFA World Cup win in Qatar. Pioli still thinks Ronaldo is the best player due to his unmatched goal-scoring record and success at 39.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo is on target to score 1,000 goals before retiring. The Saudi Pro League Golden Boot winner scored 50 goals last season and is still going strong.
Ronaldo and Messi’s careers have captivated generations of football fans, creating unending debates over their greatness.
Can Ronaldo score 1000 goals or Messi improve his career? World football awaits.
