“I could have reached their level these two legends”

In an interview with The Athletic, controversial footballer Mario Balotelli said: “I missed a few chances to be at this level.

“But I am 100% sure that my quality is on the same level as these people [Cristiano Ronaldo et Lionel Messi], but I…I missed a few chances, you know? It happens.

“And today, I can’t say that I’m as good as Ronaldo, because Ronaldo has won how many Ballons d’Or? Five ?

“You can’t compare yourself to Messi and Ronaldo, nobody can. But if we only talk regarding quality, football quality, I have nothing to envy them, to be honest. »

The 31-year-old former Manchester City player continued: “I think that was my biggest mistake, leaving City.

“Even the year I left, I played very well in Milan for a year and a half, but following that I had problems. And now that I’m older, I know I shouldn’t have left City then.

“All these years of seeing City get better, better and better. I might have stayed here like Sergio Aguero for a long time.

“If I had had the mindset I had when I was at City, I probably might have won a Ballon d’Or (Ballon d’Or), I’m sure. But you know, when you grow up, you mature more. »

Balotelli won the Premier League and FA Cup in two and a half years with City, before moving to Serie A. He currently plays for Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

Although extremely talented, Balotelli never reached his full potential, as he was better known for his wild parties than for his talents.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo is back at Manchester United and Messi is taking on a new challenge with PSG.

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