Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo returned to international headlines following an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, aired on November 6 on the program Piers Morgan Uncensored.
At 40 years old, Ronaldo confidently stated that no one is more famous worldwide than him. During the interview, he discussed his personal life and reflected on his immense fame.
There is currently no one more famous than me on the planet.
The conversation started when Morgan mentioned President Donald Trump, recalling that Trump was gifted a Portugal national team jersey signed by Ronaldo during the G7 summit in Canada. Morgan suggested that Ronaldo and Trump might be "the two most famous people on the planet."
Ronaldo smiled and challenged Morgan, saying:
Let's have a debate for the world: Who is more famous, me or Donald Trump?
When asked to choose, Ronaldo answered without hesitation:
Me. I think worldwide, even in the smallest islands, they know me more than him... In the world, no one is more famous than me.
Cristiano Ronaldo firmly believes his global fame surpasses that of Donald Trump, emphasizing his recognition even in the most remote places around the world.
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