Everyone is split on this and you can put a case forward for either player. They split my mates down the middle as to who they prefer. I actually prefer watching Messi but no one can discount the goalscoring prowess of Ronaldo and because he’s done it in the 3 top leagues. I’ve no doubt Messi...
Didn’t see Pele (although my dad said how great a player he was and placed him above maradona) but he died some 15 years ago so he didn’t get to witness Messi and Ronaldo. We are fortunate to have witnessed two such great players. Like you said there is no one waiting in the wings. There are a...
I’m not saying it’s a stick to beat Messi with. I just think Ronaldo has had more an impact at international level then Messi, even though out of all three players I mentioned I enjoy watching Messi the most.
Fair point. But Maradona single handedly won the title with Napoli (theIr only success I remember) and of course those who witnessed his outstanding displays in the 86 World Cup (not just the England game) to help an average Argentina side to victory, gives him the edge over Ronaldinho.
Fortunate in my lifetime to have seen three of the greats of the game. Maradona (what a player he would be in the modern game with the protection the players receive) Messi and of course Ronaldo. Maradona with his cheating and subsequent substance abuse has tarnished his image. It really is hard...
I’ll take any small consolation on this wretched season. At least they won’t be doing the treble. Let’s hope Simone is up to his dirty tricks at anfield next week to put them out of the CL.