Scoring 5 world cup goals doesn’t put him above Ronaldo – Sergio Ramos reacts to GOAT debate

October 16, 2026

Sergio Ramos on the GOAT debate following Messi’s brace against Austria

🗣️ ‘I respect Lionel Messi, but scoring five goals in a World Cup doesn’t automatically put him above Cristiano Ronaldo. People are too quick to judge without context. Some runs are made easier by favourable draws and simpler group stages, while others are far more demanding from the first game.

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If you compare the group stage difficulty, especially with Portugal’s path, you see it’s not always the same level of challenge. That’s why you can’t decide a debate of greatness based on goals alone it’s about the whole journey, not just the numbers.’”