India, Feb. 5 -- As Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 today, the Portuguese football icon remains as confident as ever about his place in football history. While he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star firmly believes that no one has ever been better than him.

"I think so, I have not seen anyone better than me," Ronaldo stated in an interview with Spanish media outlet LaSexta TV.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner doubled down on his claim, emphasising that he sees himself as the best footballer to have ever played the game. "I'm the best player in football history. I haven't seen anyone better than me in football history, and I'm saying truth from my heart," he added. ...