Football legend Luís Figo thinks that Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest player in the history of Portugal in terms of “numbers and quality" and criticizes those who are angry with the dribbling of Barça superstar Neymar.
After controversially exchanging Barcelona for rivals Real Madrid, where he became the idol of the fans, former player Figo remains as a reference in Spain when it comes to football. And the Portuguese, in an interview with Cadena COPE, dealt with various issues currently discussed, starting with the award for the world"s best player. Figo pointed out Cristiano Ronaldo as the future holder of the trophy given by FIFA, saying there is no doubt, and also put the player ahead of Eusébio. Figo said: “Ronaldo is always important [to Real Madrid]. He is possibly the best player in the history of Portugal. For his numbers, no doubt. For all that he has conquered. Out of respect, possibly Eusébio [is greater] because he was the first. Now, for the numbers and quality, the best is possibly Cristiano."
Figo also praised the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar. And he came out in defense of the Brazilian, criticizing those who have a problem with his style of play. Figo added: “What Neymar does is football, it"s his style of play. If you get annoyed, it"s your problem."
Football legend Luís Figo thinks that Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest player in the history of Portugal in terms of “numbers and quality" and criticizes those who are angry with the dribbling of Barça superstar Neymar.
After controversially exchanging Barcelona for rivals Real Madrid, where he became the idol of the fans, former player Figo remains as a reference in Spain when it comes to football. And the Portuguese, in an interview with Cadena COPE, dealt with various issues currently discussed, starting with the award for the world"s best player. Figo pointed out Cristiano Ronaldo as the future holder of the trophy given by FIFA, saying there is no doubt, and also put the player ahead of Eusébio. Figo said: “Ronaldo is always important [to Real Madrid]. He is possibly the best player in the history of Portugal. For his numbers, no doubt. For all that he has conquered. Out of respect, possibly Eusébio [is greater] because he was the first. Now, for the numbers and quality, the best is possibly Cristiano."
Figo also praised the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar. And he came out in defense of the Brazilian, criticizing those who have a problem with his style of play. Figo added: “What Neymar does is football, it"s his style of play. If you get annoyed, it"s your problem."
