CRISTIANO RONALDO told his Real Madrid team-mates he was going to return his latest Ballon d’Or after the El Clasico defeat, according to astonishing claims in the Spanish press.
The Portuguese superstar, 32, is not known for his humility – and the piece comes on Spain’s version of April Fool’s Day.
Respected Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claimed Ronaldo has already told the director of France Football to giver the award to Lionel Messi.
The brilliant made-up quote said: “I rushed saying that I am the best in history, the whole planet has witnessed once again that the best is Messi.
“The most just thing is that I return the ball, I do not deserve it,”
The report addded that Ronaldo’s team-mates, friends and family urged him to change his mind but it was too late.
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After matching Messi’s five titles, Ronaldo told France Football: “I’m the best player in history, in the good moments and the bad ones.
“I respect everyone’s preferences, but I’ve never seen anyone better than me. I have always thought that. No footballer can do the things I can.
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“There’s no player more complete than me. I play well with both feet, I’m quick, powerful, good with the head, I score goals, I make assists.
“There are guys who prefer Neymar or Messi. But I tell you – there’s no-one more complete than me.”
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