As a 35-year-old sports data analyst and lifelong football nerd, I’ve seen the absurdity of 'goat wars' on forums like HuPu. Why should liking Cristiano Ronaldo feel like a social faux pas? In this candid, data-laced reflection, I break down fan identity, personal preference vs. collective validation, and how emotional loyalty to a player—like my own love for CR7—has nothing to do with stats or trophies. Spoiler: It’s not about who’s better. It’s about who speaks to you.