Agüero‘s Shocked Reaction to Ronaldo Praise Goes Viral
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - A video of former Manchester City striker Sergio “Kun” Agüero’s visibly stunned reaction after someone suggested Cristiano Ronaldo is superior to Lionel Messi is rapidly circulating on social media, highlighting the deep-seated loyalty Agüero has for his longtime friend and compatriot. The moment occurred during the Club World Cup in the United States, following Inter Miami’s match against Al Ahly.
Agüero, who retired from professional football four years ago, has consistently placed Messi among the greatest players of all time, frequently enough ranking him above other legends. In March of this year, he named Messi, Ronaldo Nazário, Ronaldinho, and Diego Maradona as the four greatest players, pointedly omitting Cristiano Ronaldo from his top tier.
The viral clip shows Agüero initially appearing to agree with a questioner’s preference for Ronaldo,giving a thumbs-up. However, when the individual explicitly stated Ronaldo was the better player, Agüero’s expression shifted to one of disbelief, responding with a simple, incredulous “What?” before quickly smiling and deflecting further discussion, seemingly due to the size of the person he was speaking with.
Agüero and Messi share a close friendship and a history playing together on the Argentinian national team. The “Kun” has repeatedly expressed his admiration for Messi, even placing him above the iconic Diego Maradona in his personal rankings. He recently remarked during the Club World Cup that Ronaldo “has to do on television,” a comment widely interpreted as a playful jab at the Portuguese star.