Ronaldo Nazario acknowledges CR7's extraordinary qualities.

Cristiano Ronaldo's resilience and influence have led the Brazilian legend to give special recognition to his younger compatriot.

CR7 remains an icon of world football.

The debate between Ronaldo Nazario and Cristiano Ronaldo has been reignited as the Brazilian football legend shared some noteworthy comments about his younger compatriot, also named Ronaldo.

Despite winning the World Cup twice with the Brazilian national team, Ronaldo Nazario doesn't consider that the only measure of a player's greatness. According to the former striker, born in 1976, the greatest value lies in what a star leaves behind for world football.

"People often compare us because we both share the name Ronaldo, but our careers are very different," said Ronaldo Nazario.

The Brazilian legend believes Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved something very few players in history have been able to do: change the status of an entire footballing nation.

According to Ronaldo Nazario, when Cristiano started his career, Portugal wasn't considered among the traditional powerhouses like Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France, or Spain. However, things have changed in the last two decades.

"Cristiano has become an icon of Portuguese football and helped his country win titles that many people previously thought impossible," the former Brazilian star remarked.

He also emphasized Cristiano's influence extends far beyond trophies. A generation of Portuguese players grew up embodying CR7's image, taking him as an inspiration to pursue their dream of playing at the highest level.

Despite remaining confident in his own exceptional qualities during his peak, Ronaldo Nazario didn't hesitate to praise Cristiano's career, which spanned over 20 years.

"Cristiano's perseverance, discipline, fighting spirit, and achievements over more than two decades are extraordinary," he affirmed.

Ronaldo Nazario's statement once again demonstrates the respect between two of the greatest strikers in football history, and also partially puts an end to the debate about who is better between the two players named Ronaldo.

Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-nazario-thua-nhan-dieu-phi-thuong-cua-cr7-post1656148.html