Cristiano Ronaldo has no need to convince Real Madrid teammate Marcelo that he is the best player in the world.
Real Madrid fullback Marcelo insists there is "no doubt" that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world.
Ronaldo is favorite to scoop his fourth Ballon d'Or in January after helping Madrid and Portugal to Champions League and Euro 2016 glory respectively this year.
The 31-year-old responded tersely to former Barcelona midfielder Xavi stating Lionel Messi remains the world's premier footballer, and Marcelo believes the number one is in the same colors as him.
Speaking ahead of Madrid beginning its Champions League defense against Ronaldo's boyhood club Sporting CP, the Brazil international said: "Everyone wants to talk about Ronaldo.