Cristiano Ronaldo, a new controversy: the interview appears and then disappears, sparking debate

The controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of abating. Following a particularly turbulent period for the Portuguese national team—marked by the star player’s controversial departure during the last Nations League window due to tensions with new head coach Jorge Jesus—a curious media story has been making headlines in recent hours.

At the center of the story is an interview originally published by CNN Portugal and quickly picked up by numerous Italian and international media outlets. The statements attributed to Ronaldo (including a definitive “I am the best player in history”) quickly made their way around the world, reigniting the debate surrounding the Portuguese star at a time when his image was already particularly fragile.

What was most surprising, however, was what happened just a few hours later. The interview disappeared from CNN Portugal’s platforms just a few hours after it was published, fueling questions and controversy among fans and observers. According to Spanish TV channel ‘La Sexta,’ the video was not filmed in recent days but dates back to 2025: it is a conversation Ronaldo granted to journalist Edu Aguirre, a longtime friend of his, specifically for the Spanish television channel.

The explanation was not enough to quell the debate. Many wondered how it was possible for an old interview to suddenly resurface just as the Portuguese star is at the center of one of the most controversial phases of his international career.

On social media, the debate quickly heated up, with some calling it a simple editorial error and others seeing it as unclear communications strategy aimed at fueling tensions surrounding CR7. The result, in any case, is clear: Ronaldo’s name continues to dominate sports front pages around the world.