Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent claim that he is the greatest footballer of all time has reignited debate, causing an old video of Lionel Messi to resurface.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are widely considered to have been the best players on the planet, but legendary manager Jose Mourinho has another footballer in mind

Jose Mourinho has coached Cristiano Ronaldo and come up against Lionel Messi – but the legendary manager believes neither can match the talent of one player in particular

Cristiano Ronaldo turned 40 on Wednesday and is still going strong as he looks to reach 1,000 goals, but for Jose Mourinho he is not the greatest of all time.

The debate over the greatest player in soccer history has always been a contentious topic, with opinions varying across generations and featuring multiple legend such as Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and even Pele.

Diego Maradona snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when he gave his take on the 'greatest of all time' debate. The late Argentine forward, who is widely regarded as one of all-time greats, was memorably named the joint-winner of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century alongside Brazil legend Pele.

Jose Mourinho has worked with and faced some of the greatest footballers of all time, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but neither of the pair get his vote

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the center of soccer's GOAT debate for nearly two decades. Between them, they have 1,773 goals, nine Champions League titles and 13 Ballon d'Or awards.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi's former teammate didn't hold back his thoughts when he reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning claim that he is the GOAT. Ronaldo was seen in an interview with El Chiringuito ahead of his 40th birthday.