🚨Roy Keane on Cristiano Ronaldo liking an Instagram video accusing FIFA of corruption and helping Argentina reach the World Cup final:
“I think it’s time we started treating footballers like normal people. They’re not saints. They scroll through social media like everyone else, and sometimes they like a post without thinking about the headlines it’ll create.
The media will try to convince you that Ronaldo was celebrating Argentina’s defeat or taking a shot at Messi. I don’t buy that for a second. People are reading far too much into a single tap on a screen.
Cristiano Ronaldo has nothing left to prove in football. Does he wish he’d won the World Cup? Of course. Every great player does. But one trophy doesn’t define a career like his. So, no, I don’t think he loses sleep over Argentina or the World Cup. That’s a story people have created—not Ronaldo.”
🚨🗣 Ferran Torres:
“If it is said that Messi is the best player on earth, then Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the universe. I admire him a lot, he is an inspiration to us all."
🚨🇩🇪 Thomas Müller just settled the Messi vs. Ronaldo debate
🗣️ “The Ronaldo vs Messi debate will never end, but if I had to choose one player for the biggest games and finals, I’m picking Cristiano Ronaldo.
For me, Ronaldo’s mentality is what separates him. Even when his team isn’t playing well, he refuses to disappear. He’s constantly demanding more, encouraging his teammates, leading by example, and looking for that one moment to change the game. His mentality in knockout matches and finals has always stood out to me.
Watching yesterday’s game, Argentina struggled for large parts despite having Messi on the pitch. That’s not a criticism of Messi every great player has difficult games. But it reminded me why I lean towards Ronaldo in these debates. I always feel Ronaldo’s presence is louder in the biggest moments, whether it’s through his leadership, movement, or relentless desire to win.
Messi is a genius who can control the tempo of a match like no one else. He can dictate play and unlock defenses with a single pass. But if I’m choosing one player to inspire a team when everything is on the line, I’m taking Cristiano Ronaldo every time.
That’s why, for me, Ronaldo gets the edge. 🐐
🚨🎙️Giorgio Chiellini:For me, Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest player of all time. Messi is a phenomenal footballer, one of the best the game has ever seen, but Ronaldo is different when the pressure is at its highest. He turns up in the biggest moments, especially in finals. Time and time again, he has delivered when his team needed him most.
“People talk about talent, but the hardest thing in football is scoring goals consistently, and Cristiano has done that for nearly two decades at the highest level. That’s why I call him the most clutch player I’ve ever seen. When trophies are on the line, you always expect Ronaldo to make the difference.
“I had the privilege of playing alongside Cristiano at Juventus, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Seeing his mentality up close was incredible. Every training session, every match, he demanded the best from himself and everyone around him.
“Before we became teammates, he was one of the hardest players I ever had to defend against. You could never relax because he always found a way. Whenever his team needed a goal or a big performance, he raised his level. That’s what separates the greatest from the rest. For me, Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time.”
🗣️Pep Guardiola: I coached Lionel Messi at Barcelona, and today I can no longer stay silent.
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers I have ever seen. His talent is undeniable. But no player no matter how great is bigger than the integrity of the game.
Football should be decided by talent, hard work, and fair competition, not by decisions that leave millions of fans questioning the outcome, but thank God Spain won at last.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy was built on discipline, consistency, and relentless hard work. Love him or hate him, his achievements speak for themselves.
I will always stand for fair play. I’d rather lose with honor than win surrounded by controversy.
FIFA must protect the integrity of football before fans lose faith in the beautiful game.
🚨Sergio Ramos on the difference between Messi and Ronaldo:
🗣️ “The difference is very clear. When Ronaldo is winning, the world talks about Ronaldo. Even when Messi is winning, the world still talks about Ronaldo.”
🇬🇭 Ghana prepared well for England’s set-piece threat, starting Iñaki (1.86m), Partey (1.85m), and Sibo (1.83m) with Baba Rahman (1.79m) and Kojo Peprah (1.85m) coming on late in the game.
England had 5 headers from corners vs Croatia but only 1 vs Ghana — excellent work by set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe and the technical team.
🇵🇹🇨🇩 After the final whistle of Portugal vs. DR Congo, there was a touching scene on the pitch.
While Cristiano Ronaldo stood visibly disappointed, several DR Congo players and members of the coaching staff made their way over to shake his hand, embrace him, and pay their respects.
It came just moments after the Leopards had secured the first World Cup point in their nation's history. They had every reason to celebrate, but still took the time to acknowledge one of the game's greatest players.
A classy gesture on a memorable night for DR Congo. 👏❤️