Maldini Snubs Ronaldo, Names Top Three Best Footballers

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4 years ago

September 23, 2022

AC Milan legend, Paolo Maldini has snubbed Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo while naming the three best players that he has seen play the game during his playing career.

Maldini named Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi, late Napoli legend, Diego Maradona and former Real Madrid striker Ronaldo Nazario as his top three footballers.

The former defender made the statement in an upcoming documentary on the Brazilian Ronaldo titled ‘The Phenomenon.’

The five-time UEFA Champions League winner spent a year and a half playing alongside Ronaldo at Milan and went up against him multiple times during the latter’s five-year stint with Inter Milan.

The 54-year-old played for one of the best teams of all time and faced some great footballers during a glorious career that spanned almost 25 years.

When asked to name the three best players that he has seen, Maldini said: “The three greatest players I saw during my career were Messi, Maradona and him [Ronaldo Nazario].”

World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo Tipped To Olay 2030 Tournament

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3 minutes ago

May 29, 2026

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Former Eric Djemba-Djemba has asserted that Cristiano Ronaldo has the potential to participate in the 2030 World Cup.

The Cameroonian emphasized the Portugal captain’s relentless pursuit of self-improvement.

“It would be the ideal conclusion,” the former Manchester United midfielder said as he backed Ronaldo’s ambition to continue playing until the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Djemba-Djemba believes that if his former teammate chooses not to retire by 2030, Portugal should certainly include him in their World Cup squad.

He stated on BetVictor via GOAL, “He is driven by a desire to enhance his skills and to compete. I have never encountered a mentality quite like his. If he is still active when the 2030 World Cup takes place in Portugal, I firmly believe he should be included in the team.”

Djemba-Djemba further remarked that it would represent the perfect conclusion to Ronaldo’s career if he were to play in the 2030 World Cup alongside his son before retiring from professional football.

“It would be the perfect finale to his career and a remarkable moment for Portuguese football. And just think if Cristiano Jr. is also present. That would be extraordinary.”

Ronaldo holds the record as the top goalscorer in international men’s football, with 143 goals to his credit.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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10 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.