Speaking during an interview in November 2020 (via SPORTbible), the 2002 FIFA World Cup winner explained that he gives Messi the edge over Ronaldo because he’s a more complete player.
He also added that he likes the Argentine maestro more than any other player on the planet.
Similarly, another Brazilian great, Ronaldinho, also chose Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo in the GOAT debate. The former Selecao midfielder, who played alongside Messi at the start of his career at Barcelona, explained that he leans towards the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner because he prefers his style.
It is worth noting that Messi has indeed pulled clear of Ronaldo in the GOAT debate after leading Argentina to the World Cup trophy in Qatar last year. The 35-year-old recorded seven goals and three assists to his name in seven appearances and was named the best player of the tournament.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to face each other this week
The two superstars will get a chance to re-ignite their rivalry when they face each other in a friendly game on Thursday, January 19. Cristiano Ronaldo’s new Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, will form an All-Star team with their rival club, Al Hilal, to take on Paris Saint-Germain.
The match, which is scheduled to be played at the King Fahd International Stadium, will kick off at 18:00 WAT. It will also be the first time Messi and Ronaldo will face each other since they last clashed during a Barcelona versus Juventus Champions League fixture in December 2020.
Although it is just a friendly, both players will be eager to impress the crowd tomorrow. It remains to be seen who will end up earning the bragging rights.
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