Ronaldo: I’m the Most Famous Person in the World Now, But Being This Famous Is Really Boring

In the second part of Piers Morgan’s exclusive interview with Cristiano Ronaldo, the conversation turned to Ronaldo’s "fame"—

Well, his (Trump’s) son Barron is a huge fan of yours. He told me that.

Really?

Yeah. He’s your fan; he likes you a lot.

That’s great. His son will be there too.

Oh, yeah. Alright. Barron, Donald— of course I have to go. If you want, I can come as your assistant.

Perfect. Hmm, that would be amazing.

I think we can arrange it. I think he’d love to meet you.

That’s fantastic.

You two are the two most famous people on the planet, right? You have the most followers on Instagram. He’s the most famous person in the world.

We’ll have a debate about it. Who’s more famous? Me or Donald Trump?

What do you think?

Me.

Really? You have more followers than anyone on Instagram. More fans than anyone. I think globally.

Yes. Even in a small place like Iceland, people know me better than Trump.

Really?

Yes.

That’s an interesting debate. Do you think you’d win? Yes. You probably would. You most likely would.

I think around the world, no one is more famous than me.

Do you think some people are famous just because of social media?

Give an example.

Alright, let me explain. What’s your take?

In my opinion, in my lifetime— our generation, which is 2025…

Now you and Donald Trump. I think it’s a really interesting debate. I think in my lifetime, I’d add Princess Diana, maybe the Queen— but not anymore, since they’re no longer with us.

But in my life, maybe Nelson Mandela too, right? They’d be the most famous, iconic figures.

Michael Jackson (Ronaldo interjected).

Michael Jackson at his peak. But I think the most famous now are you and Donald Trump.

That’s a good debate.

Great debate. You’re cool.

Let’s arrange it. I think it would be amazing. Look, this is a world map.

Is there any place you’ve been where no one recognizes you?

20 years ago, yes. Now, no.

Nowhere? 

No…

No. Is there anywhere you can go? Like an eagle’s nest in Iceland or something? Yeah. Even they recognize you, right?

Yes. Yes.

Do you like that?

No, but it is what it is.

I kind of like that.

No. Come on. No. It’s boring. Trust me. So boring. Yeah. It’s too much.

You can be too… too famous.

I wish I wasn’t too… too famous.

Really?

It’s boring. Trust me.

But if I said to you, Cristiano, you’ll have all the success you’ve had as a footballer. But you won’t be famous anymore.

Oh, I’d sign that (agreeing).

Would you?

Of course. Of course. Of course. 100%.

That’s amazing.

100%. I never wanted to be famous. Never. I wanted to be successful. I knew since I was a kid that I’d become, say, a star— but being famous? I never thought about it.

Trust me, it’s boring, but that’s the reality. It’s who I am.

So you’re the most famous, richest, and most successful footballer in history.

That sounds good (laughs).

Cristiano. Thank you. It’s been great talking to you.

I hope, I hope— look, don’t interview me again in three years. I hope less often. Alright. Less often, but before that, will you interview my CEO?

No, no, definitely not. No, I think he’d be a great interviewee. I totally agree— your story is incredible. I’ll do it. I think my next interview with you might be…

We can do something. Imagine: me, you, Mr. Trump.

Yes.

At the same table.

Yes. Yes.

It would be fun.

I think it’s a great idea.

One of a kind.

Yes, right there at the White House.

Even better.

Why not?

You have to go.

I haven’t even bought a ticket yet.

No problem.

I’ll go with you. 

Something else. That’s great. It was a pleasure talking.

I think he’d love it. Promoting the World Cup in his own country. What could be better than that?

Oh, look.

I’ll make it happen.

Alright, perfect.

But if I actually pull this off, don’t leave me out.

Alright. You’re part of the family.

It’s a deal. You know, Cristiano, it’s been great meeting you. Give my regards to the whole family.

Thank you. Thank you.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Thank you. It’s a big moment for a man.

Thank you.

If you need a best man, you know where to find me.

Alright.

I’m great at giving speeches.

Thank you all. Take care. Perfect.