Cristiano Ronaldo claims he's the greatest ever before reaching 1,000 goals

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Cristiano Ronaldo believes he is the greatest footballer ever, insisting his 980 career goals speak for themselves as he closes in on the 1,000-goal milestone.

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo believes he is the greatest footballer ever, insisting his 980 career goals speak for themselves as he closes in on the 1,000-goal milestone.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:12:32 UTC.

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