Bellingham picks Messi over Ronaldo in the GOAT debate
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham joins the fray and picks Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo in the endless debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time. According to Bellingham, while Ronaldo’s numbers are impressive, Messi has a good mix of numbers and that “watch factor” that makes him stand out. The youngster is not alone in his opinion, as fans worldwide continue to weigh in on the subject, but both players remain recognized as two of the best footballers ever.
Mbappe’s potential to take on Ronaldo and Messi’s legacy
Kylian Mbappe is often named as a potential heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy. The former PSG midfielder Daniel Bravo sees Mbappe as already the best player in the world; he could carry on their success in future years. As Messi and Ronaldo age, Mbappé has become an eye-catching talent with his stunning performances displaying a keen understanding of the sport.
Luka Modric Snubs Ronaldo for Lionel Messi
Luka Modric broke the Ballon d’Or streak of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in 2018 when he won it himself. Shortly after the semi-finals of Qatar’s FIFA World Cup between Argentina and Croatia that saw a Messiled Argentina crush Modric’s team, Modric hailed Messi as the best player after that game, snubbing his former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo. While Portugal’s defeat occurred at the hands of Morocco, it was clear that for Modric, Messi embodies footballing excellence.
Sergio Ramos proclaims Lionel Messi as ‘the greatest’
Sergio Ramos played alongside Lionel Messi during his stint at Paris Saint-Germain. Ramos had been infamous for dishing out harsh tackles on Messi, which had resulted in his record for the maximum number of red cards in Europe’s top five leagues. Despite this, and their intense rivalry on successful stints at Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively, Ramos now describes Messi as the greatest footballer in history. He stated that Messi is the best player football has ever produced, emphasizing that his position as one of the most exceptional football players of all time is firmly established and will remain intact after he retires.
Conclusion:
Messi’s ability to consistently perform at a high level has led him to be considered one of the greatest athletes of any sport. Players, coaches, and fans from around the globe have all weighed in on Messi and Ronaldo’s ongoing GOAT debate. Regardless of where someone falls on this topic, it is undeniable that both players are among the best to ever play the sport. However, it would appear that more people are beginning to see Messi as the superior player due to his willingness to take risks and lead his squad to victory. Nonetheless, only time will tell just how many accolades await Lionel Messi throughout his career.
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