Premier League legend dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo's "Best Ever" boast

The world of football is always full of controversy and divided opinions, but when a legend like Jamie Carragher criticises another legend like Cristiano Ronaldo, the debate ignites even more. Recently, Carragher didn't hold back and tore into CR7 after his statements in which he proclaimed himself the best player in history.

"It's a sign of insecurity"

For Carragher, Cristiano Ronaldo's constant interviews in which he talks about other players, leagues and managers are a clear sign of insecurity. According to the former Liverpool defender, a player of Cristiano's stature doesn't need to resort to these tactics to prove his greatness.

"It's embarrassing... When a player like Cristiano Ronaldo at his age starts organizing interviews with his friends just to talk about other leagues, managers and players, that's a sign of insecurity," Carragher pointed out, making his position clear on the Portuguese star's statements.

"He doesn't have to do interviews every month to say it himself"

Carragher went even further and criticised Cristiano Ronaldo's need to constantly reaffirm his position as the best player in history. For the former Liverpool player, Cristiano's actions on the pitch speak for themselves and don't need to be reinforced with pre-planned interviews.

"He's one of the greats and he doesn't have to do interviews every month to say it himself. All the interviews are planned in advance and you know the questions they're going to ask him. It's ridiculous that he's let his friends pressure him into saying these things," Carragher stated, questioning the authenticity of Cristiano's statements.

The difference with Messi

In his analysis, Carragher also highlighted the difference between the attitudes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, another of the great references in world football. According to Carragher, Messi focuses on talking about his family, his clubs and his national team, avoiding falling into the need to proclaim himself the best.

"I've seen Messi's interviews and he always only talks about his family, his clubs in the past and present and the national team," Carragher compared, highlighting Messi's humility and simplicity compared to Cristiano's statements.

The debate continues

Jamie Carragher's statements have caused a great stir in the world of football, and the debate about who is the best player in history continues more alive than ever. While some defend Cristiano Ronaldo's position and his right to express his opinion, others join Carragher's criticism and question CR7's need to proclaim himself the best.

The truth is that both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two legendary figures who have marked an era in world football, and each has their own arguments for being considered the best. The discussion about who is number one is subjective and will probably never reach a definitive conclusion.

Meanwhile, football fans will continue to enjoy the performances of these two great players and the controversial statements that surround them. In the end, football is passion, debate and emotions, and Jamie Carragher's words have added a new chapter to this exciting story.