Cristiano Ronaldo says he is “perfecto”
Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines again by declaring himself superior in looks and physique to his former colleague David Beckham during an interview with Piers Morgan. In the wide-ranging discussion, Ronaldo said: “For me, [good] looking is not only the face but the whole package.”
When asked who would attract more attention walking along Copacabana beach for ten minutes, Ronaldo responded confidently: “Me, 100 percent.” He went on to compliment Beckham’s face, calling it “beautiful,” but added: “Beckham’s face is beautiful, the rest is normal. I’m not normal I’m perfecto.”
Ronaldo’s remark comes amid the football star’s continuing cultivation of his brand and global image. At age 40, he still boasts one of the most recognisable physiques in sport and remains very active on and off the pitch. The comment should perhaps be taken in the context of Ronaldo’s well-known self-confidence and charismatic public persona.
While some may view his statement as light-hearted banter, others may interpret it as a deliberate attempt to maintain the spotlight and reinforce his “perfection” narrative a theme Ronaldo has returned to regularly throughout his career. His unmistakable gym discipline, physical conditioning, and marketability have often overshadowed his footballing achievements in popular culture.
Beckham, meanwhile, has long transitioned into life after his elite playing career and remains an icon for different reasons: his style, commercial appeal and his status as a former England captain and global ambassador of the game. The comparison drawn by Ronaldo highlights the divergent paths of two football stars who have appealed to audiences beyond football.
Given the context of the interview, Ronaldo’s comment appears as much about image control and personal branding as it is about football-related competition. His reference to his body, appearance and identity as “perfecto” links into a broader pattern of self-branding that he has sustained for many years.
