Lionel Messi’s Ex PSG Coach Calls Cristiano Ronaldo “Best in the World” After Losing to Al Nassr

• Former PSG manager Christophe Galtier heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo
• The French tactician lavished praise on Ronaldo for his stellar display in the AFC Champions League
• Ronaldo scored twice and provided an assist while scooping the MVP award in the said game

Christophe Galtier expressed deep admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo following the Portuguese superstar's remarkable performance that led Al-Nassr to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League.

Galtier, who recently assumed the managerial role at Al Duhail, encountered the five-time Ballon d'Or winner on Tuesday in the Asian version of the UEFA Champions League and was captivated by his extraordinary display.

Ronaldo's show-stopping performance vs Al Duhail

According to GOAL, Ronaldo's pivotal contributions included setting up the opening goal for Anderson Talisca, followed by two stunning strikes, the first of which was a powerful long-range shot finding the top corner, while the second, the decisive match-winner, was masterfully executed with his less favoured foot, finding the bottom corner,

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This captivating match, witnessed by dignitaries such as FIFA President Gianni Infantino and MMA fighter Francis Ngannou at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, showcased the 38-year-old's unparalleled prowess despite his advanced age.

Galtier hails Ronaldo

In the aftermath of the intense clash, Galtier, who previously managed Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, openly acknowledged Cristiano as the preeminent player in the global football landscape.

"When you face Ronaldo, there isn't much you can do," he said as cited by Sportskeeda.

"He scored two beautiful goals. I'm at a loss for words to describe him. What he did today is extraordinary for a 38-year-old. He's still the best player in the world."

The 57-year-old's evaluation of Ronaldo was not unfounded, given that the seasoned forward was named man-of-the-match following his exceptional performance, which helped Al-Nassr strengthen their position at the top of Group E.

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In a related publication, Sports Brief reported on the enthusiastic response of social media users, lavishing Ronaldo with praise for his stellar showing.

The 38-year-old football icon's standout performance at the Al-Awwal Park, comprising two goals and an assist, served as a testament to his exceptional form this season.

Admirers flocked to the micro-blogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their adulation for the illustrious five-time Ballon d'Or recipient.