Pioli: Ronaldo Is More Than a Champion, He’s a Legend

According to Tuttomercato, Stefano Pioli shared his experience coaching Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr — a brief stint that ended earlier this summer.

The former Inter Milan coach joined the Saudi Arabian club about 10 months ago, but ended his tenure without winning a title.

“It was an honor to coach Cristiano. I don’t know if he’s the greatest in football history, but he is clearly more than just a champion. He’s a legend,” said Pioli.

His statement reflects the professional relationship between Pioli and Ronaldo — short-lived, but left a lasting impression on the Italian coach.