Zidane, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho Named As Piers Morgan Ranks the Top 10 Best Players He’s Seen in Lifetime

• Piers Morgan has named his pal Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest footballer he has ever seen in his lifetime
• Ronaldo breaks FIFA's all-time record for most goals in competitive matches in men's football history as he takes his tally to 806
• Morgan names legendary Diego Maradona in the second position while Barcelona legend and PSG star Lionel Messi in the third position

Famous broadcaster Piers Morgan has named Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player he has seen in his lifetime, SPORTbible reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the record scorer on international and club football following his hat-trick for Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Manchester United hat trick in 14 years as Manchester United edged Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a thriller.

The Portuguese forward proved to the world once again that he was fully capable of changing the game despite his advanced age as he single-handedly set his team on course for victory against their top-four rivals.

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He scored his 806th career goal in Old Trafford on Saturday, breaking FIFA's all-time record for most goals in competitive matches in men's football history, previously held by Josef Biscan with 805 goals.

Piers Morgan who is a close pal of CR7 was delighted to see his friend reach such a feat and has ranked him in his ten best players of this lifetime.

Who are in the top 10?

10. Paolo Maldini

9. Zinedine Zidane

8. Thierry Henry

7. Pele

6. George Best

5. Ronaldo Nazario

4. Ronaldinho

3. Lionel Messi

2. Diego Maradona

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Rangnick hails Cristiano Ronaldo

Meanwhile, Manchester United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick says Ronaldo's performance against Tottenham on Saturday, March 12 was his best on and off the pitch.

Rangnick had dropped the 37-year-old forward in the Manchester derby last weekend but later revealed the striker had suffered an injury to his hip flexor.

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The United Boss joked Ronaldo should be sent to Portugal for three days if he will keep coming back refreshed and hungry for more goals.

Sadio Mane discloses why he does not live a glamourous lifestyle

Sports Brief earlier reported that Senegal international Sadio Mane has disclosed that footballers who live glamourous lifestyles irritate him.

Born and raised in the remote village of Bambali in Senegal, Mane is one of the most humble footballers around and his words do stand out in a world that's focused on material pleasures.

Mane was asked if he'd like to copy the fancy lives of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar and he replied:

"No! I follow them on social media and that's enough for me.”