Ronaldo not Bigger Player Than Me, Messi Remains Greatest Footballer – Hazard

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has shared his thoughts on football greatness, asserting that Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t a superior player to him in terms of ‘pure football.’ In an interview with L’Equipe, Hazard maintained that Lionel Messi remains the greatest footballer.

Hazard expressed his admiration for Messi’s individual brilliance, stating, “Individually, Messi is perhaps the only one. I loved watching the Barcelona player, less so at the end, but he is the greatest in history. It is impossible to take the ball away from him.”

While acknowledging Ronaldo’s stature, Hazard emphasized, “Cristiano is a bigger player than me but, in terms of pure football, I honestly don’t think so. Neymar, maybe. After that, he’s no better than me.”

Having retired from football at the age of 32 in October, Hazard’s insights add an interesting perspective as Ronaldo, 38, and Messi, 36, continue to showcase their skills on the field. The debate over who holds the title of the greatest footballer is sure to persist, fueled by opinions from former stars like Hazard.