Cristiano Ronaldo labels himself ‘best goalscorer’ in the world – but fans distracted by Erling Haaland’s reaction

FANS loved Erling Haaland’s instant chilling reaction when Cristiano Ronaldo hailed himself as the world’s best goalscorer.  

The Manchester City striker’s face at the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards matched his lethal and ice-cool finishing after Ron‘s boast

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Cristiano Ronaldo was in a chirpy and cheeky mood at the awards ceremony[/caption]

Erling Haaland gave a look that could generously be called deadpan

The Al-Nassr star, 38, was clearly proud to officially be last year’s top goal-getter in senior leagues.

The Manchester United legend notched 54 in 59 games – ahead of Kylian Mbappe‘s 52 in 53 matches, Harry Kane‘s 52 from 57  and Haaland‘s 50 in 60.

And beaming Ron told the awards audience in Dubai: “I was the best goalscorer this season, imagine beating young animals like Haaland… I’m proud. And I’ll be 39 soon!.

“I like when people doubt me again and then I’m successful. I don’t get affected by the criticism”.

There was a cheeky smile on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s face.

But Haaland, 23, responded with a moody blank look that might have been mistaken for a death-stare – had he actually been looking at anyone.

And in fact the Norwegian poacher broke into a slightly-happier smirk.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo added more self-praise as he joked: “And I still look good, so I’m proud.”

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Haaland consoled himself by picking up the award as best player[/caption]

And Haaland was soon ther main man anyway as he won the gong for best player overall.

Viewers promptly praised Ronaldo for his own reaction to that decision.

The ex-Juventus frontman kept pointing to Haaland ahead of the announcement – then applauded enthusiastically after the award was confirmed.

One fan said of Ron’s behaviour: “No wonder he’s idolized by every youngster.”

Another wrote: Cristiano saying Haaland deserves it” – followed by a heart emoji.

And a third even claimed: “This is the difference between him and Messi.”

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