There is no favoritism towards Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard in this context. Despite never having played together, one might expect a certain bond between Hazard and Ronaldo due to their shared experience at Bernabeu. However, this assumption is far from the truth.
Hazard previously caused a stir on social media by claiming that he was superior to Ronaldo. In a recent interview on the Obi One podcast, Hazard acknowledged Ronaldo’s exceptional goal-scoring abilities but clearly expressed his admiration for someone else. According to Hazard, “For me, Messi is the one, Messi is the one when it comes to football. But people have different opinions. Ronaldo is the GOAT when it comes to scoring goals and bringing trophies to the team.”
Hazard further emphasized that his style of play is more aligned with Messi’s, focusing on gameplay, maneuvering, and dribbling. In contrast, Ronaldo prioritizes finishing and scoring goals while operating in attacking positions. It is worth noting that Ronaldo holds the record for the highest number of goals scored worldwide, with an impressive tally of 873 goals. However, Hazard also highlighted Ronaldo’s exceptional ability to secure trophies.
Ronaldo’s collection of accolades is truly remarkable and would make even the most accomplished athletes envious. With five Champions League titles, a European Championship, and an unprecedented five Ballon d’Or awards, Ronaldo continues to defy his age with outstanding performances. His 54 goals in 2023 were crucial in Al Nassr’s successful campaign this season, showcasing his enduring brilliance. At the age of 39, the former Manchester United star shows no signs of slowing down, proving that age is merely a number.
A few months ago, Cristiano Ronaldo made it clear that he has no intention of retiring anytime soon. The player even took a swipe at those who believed he was past his prime. Now, even Hazard, who favors Messi, has praised Ronaldo’s longevity. Ronaldo has ambitious goals of winning numerous trophies with Al Nassr.
Meanwhile, Al Nassr is currently striving for their first AFC Champions League title. Ronaldo, just like the rest of the team, appears to be as enthusiastic as ever. The star recently posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), saying, “Let’s keep going, @AlNassrFC_EN!” On the other hand, winning the league trophy seems unlikely as archrivals Al Hilal have been dominant. Nevertheless, in soccer, anything can happen, and with CR7 on their side, the club is allowed to dream.
According to the Source essentiallysports.com