Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent remarks comparing his Euro 2016 triumph to Lionel Messi’s World Cup victory have generated significant criticism from fans on social media. After surpassing the milestone of scoring 900 career goals and aiding Portugal in their 2-0 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, Ronaldo declared that winning the Euros was equivalent to securing the World Cup.
Many fans have taken issue with Ronaldo’s comparison, arguing that he is diminishing the value of the World Cup. Some fans have suggested that Ronaldo is still affected by Messi’s success, with one comment noting, “I’m 100% sure he didn’t sleep the night Messi won the World Cup.”
Others have labeled Ronaldo as bitter, with remarks such as, “Such a bitter guy, that’s why Messi is very clear. As long as he has no World Cup, he’s still Messi’s boy.”
Critics have also pointed out the differences between the Euros and the World Cup, with comments like, “Euros is nowhere near the World Cup, Ronaldo is fond of talking down on every trophy or award he doesn’t win. It’s bad of him, well it’s actually sad.”
Additionally, a fan humorously compared other regional trophies to the World Cup, saying, “Qatar winning Asian Cup is equivalent to winning a World Cup. Oh, congratulations, Ivory Coast too.”
Ronaldo’s statements come amid his celebration of a career milestone and a notable win for Portugal. However, his attempt to equate his Euro 2016 success with Messi’s World Cup achievement has not been well-received by many fans, who regard the World Cup as the ultimate international football accolade.