"If you ask me to choose between Messi and Ronaldo, I say Messi for his natural talent. But Ronaldo is a phenomenon—a built monster of hard work and pure determination."
—Diego Maradona
"He is a living legend. What he has achieved in his career, and how long he has stayed at the absolute top, makes him one of the greatest athletes in human history."
— José Mourinho
"To play against him is a nightmare. You think you have him covered, and in a split second, he is five yards away scoring."
— Gerard Piqué
"He doesn't just want to win, he wants to score every goal in every game. That level of hunger after winning everything is extraordinary."
— Carlo Ancelotti
"Ronaldo is the best. He has everything: speed, strength, skill, intelligence, and the mentality of a winner."
— Eusébio
"He is an incredible athlete. His dedication, his work ethic, his hunger to be the best every single day—it is something you rarely see in sport."
— Usain Bolt
"When you play with Ronaldo on your team, you are already 1-0 up."