Cristiano Ronaldo continues to stun at 39, praised by former Lionel Messi's former coach at French giants PSG.
Christophe Galtier, the current manager of Al-Duhail in Qatar, lavished praise on Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese superstar's impressive performance against his team in the AFC Champions League.
In a hard-fought group-stage match, Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side emerged victorious with a 4-3 win over Galtier's Al-Duhail.
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The former Paris Saint-Germain coach was left in awe of Ronaldo's display against his club, particularly his two beautiful goals.
"He scored two beautiful goals. I'm at a loss for words to describe him," Galtier said in his post-match comments according to Sportskeeda.
"What he did is extraordinary for a 38-year-old. He's still the best player in the world."
Ronaldo, who joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in a lucrative deal in January 2023, has continued to defy the effects of age, showcasing his world-class talent and goal-scoring prowess even at the twilight of his career.
The Portuguese icon's arch-rival, Lionel Messi, has also been in fine form for his Inter Miami, leading to a renewed debate about the two legends' status as the greatest players of their generation.
However, Galtier's lavish praise for Ronaldo's performance against his team suggests that the now 39-year-old still can captivate and impress even the most seasoned of coaches.
As Ronaldo continues to ply his trade in the Middle East, his performances continue to be closely watched by football fans around the world, keen to see if the ageless wonder can maintain his status as one of the game's all-time greats.
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