Former Sporting academy star Fabio Paim has joked that Cristiano Ronaldo should give him one of his five Ballon d’Ors as he is more talented than the Al Nassr star. Ronaldo is one of the most decorated stars in world football, winning the Premier League three times, the Champions League on five occasions and numerous other trophies throughout his career. The Portugal international’s individual accolades are equally as impressive and, along with Lionel Messi, he will be remembered as an all-time great upon his retirement. The former Real Madrid star has always strived to be the best in the business, and he has only admitted that one player was ever truly better than him – Paim. Speaking to The Sun, Paim admitted that he could have become a sensational player if he had the correct mentality, explaining: “I was really special.

Source: Express October 22, 2023 22:15 UTC