RIO FERDINAND joked that Cristiano Ronaldo was a “b*****d” after the Portugal star made a subtle dig towards football’s biggest legends.

Ronaldo has stated that the availability of footage of his goals gives him the edge over the goalscoring icons of yesteryear.

Rio Ferdinand was the first guest on Cristiano Ronaldo’s new YouTube channel

The Portugal captain explained why his new target of 1,000 goals will count for more than previous goalscoring legends

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner reached a career tally of 899 goals after netting a free-kick for Saudi club Al Nassr on Tuesday.

Pele is considered the highest goalscorer of all time by some, with Fifa crediting the late Brazil legend with 1,281 goals.

But the Brazilian Guinness world record holder amassed his haul with the help of around 550 exhibition and amateur matches.

His total in official career matches is 762, leading to a long-standing debate over which records are most credible.

And without naming names, Ronaldo, 39, told former Manchester United team-mate and friend Ferdinand why his goals matter more.

Ronaldo said on his new YouTube channel: “Soon I will do 900 and, after, I will beat 1,000.

“I want to reach 1,000 goals. If I don’t have injuries, this, for me, is the most important. I want that.

“It’s the best marker I can have in football. There will be one difference: all of my goals have videos, so I can prove that.”

Ferdinand, 45, immediately burst out in laughter saying: “You’re a b*****d. You’re talking about Alfredo Di Stefano, Pele, Eusebio.”

Ronaldo did not confirm but doubled down on the joke by adding: “If you want more goals, I can bring them from training too.”

The duo then concluded that Ronaldo would have to play until at least 41 years old to reach his new target of 1,000 goals.

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has hit the back of the net on 838 official occasions.

Then, with a cheeky smile, Ronaldo and Ferdinand recalled how they had watched their old comrade Nani cry after losing some games.

This Thursday, the legendary Real Madrid player revealed his retirement plans, saying he won’t provide any notice before hanging up his boots.

The £62 million-a-year deal that the five-time Champions League champion has with Al Nassr is set to expire next summer.