Cristiano Ronaldo, the scathing assertion

A notable figure in football over the last twenty years, Cristiano Ronaldo does not find favor in the eyes of

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:51 AM

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Antonio Cassano claimed Cristiano Ronaldo is only half of half of what Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazario was.
Cassano identified Lionel Messi as the greatest player in football history, stating nobody has ever matched his level.
The former Italian forward praised Francesco Totti, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Rodrygo during the AS interview.

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Former Italian forward Antonio Cassano delivered sharp criticism against Cristiano Ronaldo during an interview with Spanish outlet AS. While discussing the greatest players in football history, Cassano praised former teammate Ronaldo Nazario as the true Ronaldo, claiming Cristiano Ronaldo is only half of half of what the Brazilian icon was.

Cassano also placed Lionel Messi at the pinnacle of football history, describing him as playing at another level entirely. Additionally, the former Real Madrid attacker highlighted Francesco Totti, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Rodrygo, contrasting his high praise for them with his dismissal of Cristiano Ronaldo.

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