Brazil legend Ronaldo names his 8 greatest players ever, CR7 misses out

When naming the eight greatest players of all time, Brazil legend Ronaldo told The Guardian: "I think there is a very, very special group where you have Diego, Messi, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Pelé, Van Basten, Ronaldinho.

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"I would include myself. Let the fans say, let them debate it in the bars. But you can’t rank them, can’t compare generations."

Interestingly, Ronaldo has left out Cristiano Ronaldo from his list of greatest players ever.

The 37-year-old is currently embroiled in a controversy with manager Erik ten Hag at Manchester United after just two goals in the Premier League this term.

Source: Daily Mirror