When talking about Best footballer of all timethe names of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo They usually lead the debate. However, Edinson Cavani surprised to bow down another player and leave these two great stars of modern football out of the conversation.
The Uruguayan striker shared the field with both in different circumstances. On several occasions he faced Messi wearing the T -shirt of your selectionhighlighting a tense crossing in the friendly Tel Aviv in 2019where they exchanged provocations that did not go to adults.
On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo was his partner in the Manchester United between 2021 and 2022. When the Portuguese returned to the club, Cavani had to give him the Dorsal number 7something that, as confessed later, generated certain doubts. “He is a great professional, with his goals, and that is perfect for his classmates. But I know how things are,” he said in an interview. With fewer minutes on the team, the Uruguayan chose to leave months later.
Who is the best footballer in history for Edinson Cavani
In 2018during an interview with AUF TVthe official channel of the Uruguayan Football Association, They asked Cavani who was, in his opinion, the best player of all time. His answer was immediate: “For me? Maradona”.
At that time, the Uruguayan was a figure in the Paris Saint-Germainbut maintained a strong connection with the Napoliclub where Diego Maradona It is an eternal idol.
Already in 2012in dialogue with Corriere dello SportCavani recognized the difficulty and honor of playing in a city that always compared his figures with the Argentine star. “It’s hard to live in Naples In constant comparison with Diego, but it is also stimulating, “he said.
On his admiration for ’10’, he added: “Maradona is the best of all and, always, it is unique. When I was bought by Napoli, I never thought to be like him because it is impossible, nor did I try to make people comparisons. “
In another interview, he explained that Maradona’s presence in the club’s history was not a burden, but a source of inspiration. “San Paolo is amazing, it is giant and every Sunday there are 50,000 people. When I put my foot in the field I always remember Maradona, who made history here. It gives me strength, I feel that it pushes me forward, “he concluded.
Boca and Uruguay prepare a special friendly to say goodbye to Cavani
Mouth Juniors I could play a friendly meeting against the selection of Uruguaywhich will take place at the stadium Centenary. As reported by the Uruguayan newspaper Minuto Uno, the friendly meeting would be the farewell of the centrodlantero Edinson Cavani of the Uruguayan team.
However, the AUF (Uruguayan Football Association) has the intention to perform the partybut you must evaluate a factor that will determine whether the event is held or will remain in a simple idea.
In the hypothetical case that Cavani Receive the citation of coach Marcelo Bielsa For an official Uruguay party, the friendly confrontation with “blue and gold” will be canceled definitively. Despite being an option, this scenario has a low percentage of becoming a tangible fact.
On the other hand, in case of not being summoned by the coach for an official duel of the “Celeste”, this idea could become a reality.
Source: Ambito
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