Ronaldo vs Messi: The One Deciding Factor That Sets Them Apart, According to a French Football Legend
- Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are legendary stars in the world of football, with careers that have sparked endless debate about who is the best.
- “When fans say I prefer Cristiano to Messi, they think I hate Messi.
- If Messi had the same work ethic as Ronaldo, he would have won 15 Ballon d'Ors today.
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Why Choose Ronaldo Over Messi? Former French Player Patrice Evra Opens Up
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are legendary stars in the world of football, with careers that have sparked endless debate about who is the best. Former France player Patrice Evra shares his thoughts on the matter.
“When fans say I prefer Cristiano to Messi, they think I hate Messi. If someone hates Messi, they don’t really like football. But I love Messi. I believe Messi was gifted by God and Cristiano had to work for him, he had the talent but he had to work hard for it.
If Messi had the same work ethic as Ronaldo, he would have won 15 Ballon d’Ors today. I love people who work hard, that’s why I choose Ronaldo over Messi.’ He said in an interview with Rio Ferdinand on Five YouTube channel.
Ronaldo is currently performing well in the football world, having recently reached a new milestone of 900 goals in his football career after scoring a goal against Croatia. Ronaldo is the only player in the history of football to own this achievement, with a total of 902 goals.
Messi missed most of the 2024 Copa America due to injury but has since returned to form, scoring two goals and an assist in Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Philadelphia.
Messi currently plays for Premier League Soccer club Inter Miami, with a total of 800 goals in his football career. He has also made significant contributions to Argentina at international level, playing 187 games and scoring 109 times.