Renato Gaúcho continues with his controversial opinions and giving something to speak in the middle of football. In an interview with the ‘Charla Podcast’ podcast, the former Grêmio coach said he played more than Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese star and considered one of the best players of all time.
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What did Renato Gaúcho say about Cristiano Ronaldo?
When asked about CR7, Renato said he faced more obstacles than Portuguese throughout his career. In addition, he made a challenge to Cristiano Ronaldo.
– I always praised Cristiano Ronaldo, an outstanding professional. But I wanted to see him playing here in Brazil, in the clubs where I played, with late salaries, and me playing in his place at Real Madridwinning what he earns and playing with whom he played. I don’t play, I speak seriously. I played more than him. Cristiano gave an interview these days saying it was the greatest in history, so I was the greatest in that story, because I played more than him, ”said Portaluppi.
“I don’t play, I was better than him”
Renato Gaúcho talks about episode with Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup
– Podcast talk (@Charlapodcast)
Who played more? Renato Gaúcho or Cristiano Ronaldo?
Renato Gaúcho shone in the 1980s and 1990s, while Cristiano Ronaldo has been active from the early 2000s to the present day. Both acted as strikers, however, while Renato often played as a right-wing, Cristiano Ronaldo has versatility to play in various offensive positions, including left-wing and center forward.
Renato Gaucho’s statistics are less detailed, with an estimate of 105 goals in his career. In contrast, Cristiano Ronaldo has precise records, totaling 924 goals until February 2025. Although Renato was a prominent figure in South American football, especially in Brazil, Cristiano Ronaldo reached global recognition, winning several individual awards, including multiple gold balls , and establishing records in European competitions.
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Numbers by Renato Gaúcho x Cristiano Ronaldo
Renato Gaúcho
- Games: 609
- Goals scored: 186
- Teams: Bangu, Flamengo, Fluminense, Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro, Botafogo, Grêmio, Rome, Sports and Brazilian National Team.
Cristiano Ronaldo
- Games: 1265
- Goals: 923
- Teams: Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, Al Nassr, Portuguese National Team.
