What Cristiano Ronaldo said about Arsenal feels like a gut punch
Cristiano Ronaldo remains a familiar name among Arsenal supporters, often for reasons that sting. Recently, he reminded them why.
Regarded as one of football’s greatest, Ronaldo has faced Arsenal more often than Lionel Messi ever did. His performances against the Gunners, including that unforgettable long-range free-kick, are etched into memory. Many fans still consider it one of the most overlooked goals in football history.
Despite his many accomplishments, Ronaldo once came close to joining Arsenal — a detail well known but still painful for fans to recall. He reopened that old wound during a conversation with journalist Piers Morgan.
“It’s true story. I was close to joining Arsenal many years ago… but it’s the past. Honestly, when I look at Arsenal, I'm always looking at them not like a rival. I like the team, I like them!”
For Arsenal fans, it’s bittersweet to imagine what could have been. Many would have loved to see Ronaldo wear the red and white during his prime. Even today, that missed chance feels like one of football’s great “what ifs.”
Author’s Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo’s admission about almost joining Arsenal rekindles bittersweet memories among fans, reminding them of what might have been in football history.