Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he doesn’t possess the genius that greats like Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Ronaldo Nazario do, according to former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello.

Despite being a prolific goal scorer, the 41-year-old superstar continues to draw attention, especially amid his recent disagreements with Al-Nassr, where he has skipped matches due to transfer disputes. Currently, he is on track to achieve 1,000 career goals and has scored 17 in 18 league games this season.

Ronaldo Still in the Spotlight

Ronaldo remains a central figure in football news, regardless of being in the later stages of his career. Following his recent disputes with Al-Nassr, he is expected to return to the pitch soon as they vie for the top spot in the Saudi Pro League.

Genius vs. Greatness

Capello remarked on a sports program that although Ronaldo is a remarkable scorer and athlete, he lacks the creative genius of players like Messi and Maradona. He stated, ‘Cristiano is a great goalscorer and an incredible athlete, but he doesn’t have the genius of Messi, Maradona, or Ronaldo Nazario. That genius is absent in Cristiano.’

Ronaldo’s Thoughts on the GOAT Debate

Ronaldo, often compared to Messi in the debate over the greatest player of all time, disagrees with Messi’s claim of achieving everything in football. In an interview, he expressed his views on the World Cup and its significance in defining greatness.

What’s Next for Ronaldo?

Al-Nassr is dealing without Ronaldo temporarily but hopes to see him back in the Saudi Pro League soon. Currently, they trail Al-Hilal by one point in the standings.