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Controversy over a deleted interview with Cristiano Ronaldo: "The best in history is me"
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Rumour1 independent source roots · 1 total claims on file
Chronological Trajectory Map
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First Reported· Toribio Blanco Soto (Mundo Deportivo)
21d ago (12 Oct)"Una palabras de Cristiano Ronaldo en las que, entre otras cosas, afirmaba ser "el mejor de la historia" han generado una gran polémica después de que CNN Portugal las recuperara y The Athletic se hiciera eco de ellas."
State: Developing
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Official Resolution
21d ago (12 Oct)"Words from Cristiano Ronaldo in which, among other things, he claimed to be "the best in history" have generated a great controversy after CNN Portugal recovered them and The Athletic echoed them. The controversy has arisen because the TV channel deleted them shortly..."
State: Rumour Outcome Verified