‘Ronaldo is the GOAT’ – Steven Gerrard

<p>Al-Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo as “The GOAT”.</p>, <p>Gerrard joined up with Ronaldo in the Saudi Arabian Pro League in July.</p>, <p>During Ronaldo’s first spell with Manchester United, he enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Gerrard who was Liverpool’s captain at the time.</p>, <p>“The arrival of ‘The GOAT’ as we call him, Cristiano (Ronaldo), him arriving in January obviously (was) a huge signing,” Gerrard said in an interview with the Saudi Pro League.</p>, <p>“He still had a lot of football to offer. So, from afar, for six months, I was looking in at Cristiano Ronaldo’s results, at the league, watching some games and watching some highlights.</p>, <p>“I think from that moment, the league around the world had become a very popular talking point for everyone. After Cristiano’s arrival, even more big-name signings, talents and skill sets were joining the league.”</p>