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'Cristiano Ronaldo is not the greatest of all time - and neither is Lionel Messi'

Jose Mourinho has weighed in on the debate over the greatest footballer of all time, stating that he does not consider either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to hold that esteemed title.

The renowned manager reflected on the incredible careers of both players, as Ronaldo celebrates his 40th birthday on Wednesday. Despite possessing an impressive record of five Ballon d'Or trophies and five Champions League titles, Mourinho suggests there's another who surpasses him in terms of sheer ability.

Ronaldo, currently with Al-Nassr, continues to demonstrate his remarkable skill and longevity, scoring yet another brace just this week, nearly 23 years since his professional debut. He remains on track to achieve a historic 1,000 career goals before retirement.

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The competition between Messi and Ronaldo was fierce during their time at Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively, where they regularly produced seasons with goal tallies exceeding fifty and broke numerous records.

However, despite having coached his compatriot to a La Liga title and regularly facing the challenge of Messi, Mourinho asserts that Ronaldo Nazario de Lima, known as 'Ronaldo, El Fenomeno,' is superior in pure ability, reports the Mirror.

In an interview with LiveScore, Mourinho declared: "Ronaldo, El Fenomeno. Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi have had longer careers, they have remained at the top every day for 15 years.

"However, if we are talking strictly about talent and skill, nobody surpasses Ronaldo. Injuries killed a career that could have

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