Manchester City midfielder Rodri Once called Lionel Messi goat in front of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spanish midfielder is aware of the quality of both superstar, confronted with them repeatedly on the field.
Rodri opposed La Pulga 14 times in his career to this day, during Argentine time with Barcelona, as well as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Spaniard recorded only one win-Manchester City 2-1 over PSG in the 2021-22 Champions League stages.
In the meantime, Rodri has faced Ronald 10 times in his career, winning four games and losing three. Portuguese succeeded in five goals in these matches.
Speaking after winning in 2024. Ballon d’Or in October last year, Rodroda also stated why Messi is a more threat than Cristiano Ronaldo:
“Lionel Messi is the biggest player of all time, without any doubt. Cristiano managed to reconcile Messi without a innate talent. But those of us who played against them can see the difference,” Rodrodra said via Bein Sports.
Continued:
“We didn’t want Cristiano to enter the box because he was deadly there. But with Messi, the danger was everywhere on the field.”
Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi did not show signs of slowing late. The Portuguese are currently reminiscent of their trade with Saudi Arabic Al-Nassr. La PulgaMeanwhile, playing for MLS Side Inter Miami.
How many Ballon d’O have had been beaten so far by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi In the last two decades he has added more stars to the Ballon d’Or race. Two players held a historic dominance for the award, and no other player won the grand prize from 2008 to 2017.
Ronaldo raised Ballon D’Or in his career, while Messi won the record eight times. The Portuguese won the award for the first time as a Manchester United player in 2008. He lifted Ballon D’Or four times as a Real Madrid man, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017.
Meanwhile, La Pulga He won the award six times as a Barcelona player. His first victory, by chance, was the beginning of a record drive, and the player won four consecutive Ballon D’O ORS from 2009 to 2012.
Argentine also won the 2015 and 2019 award while at Camp Nou. Messi raised the award with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021, and Inter Miami 2023.
Edited by Ankush Das
