Comunicado oficial con nuestras aclaraciones sobre el comunicado oficial de nuestros vecinos @realmadrid:
1. Se os cortó el vídeo del Papa donde decía que también era del Atleti.
2. Habréis confundido la educación con agradecimiento, pero para que no haya dudas: no os agradecemos nada.
3. Ni estudiamos ni valoramos ninguna oferta por Julián.
4. Cómo no nos vamos a llevar bien, si nos hacéis reír aún más que el @FCBarcelona_es.
🚨 Atlético Madrid statement following €150m bid from Real Madrid for Julián Álvarez.
“1. You cut the video of the Pope where he said he was also an Atleti fan.
2. You must have confused ethics with gratitude, but to leave no doubts: we don't thank you for anything.
3. We are not studying nor considering any offer for Julián.
4. How could we [Madrid] not get along, when you make us laugh even more than Barcelona.”
To be honest, what Cristiano Ronaldo has done for Portugal is far more than what Lionel Messi has done for Argentina. It’s bigger than trophies, even though Ronaldo has won three for them.
Argentina was already one of football’s superpowers long before Messi arrived. They had won World Cups, produced legends, and were expected to compete for every major tournament. Messi added to that incredible history and delivered the trophy that completed his legacy. But we’re talking about top 3 greatest Football nation here.
Portugal’s story is different. Ronaldo didn’t just win trophies, he changed the perception of an entire football nation. Before him, Portugal was respected, but not feared. Today, they are viewed as a football powerhouse, a country expected to challenge for every major tournament. An entire generation grew up believing Portugal belonged at the top because Ronaldo made it normal.
That’s why many fans see his impact as something beyond medals. He gave a small footballing nation an identity, confidence, and global relevance. Trophies can be counted, but changing the ambition and status of a country lasts for decades.
When people talk about greatness, they often focus on who won the World Cup. But transforming the trajectory of a nation, inspiring generations, and making millions believe they can compete with the traditional giants is a legacy that goes far beyond a single trophy.