Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo (left), Germany striker Thomas Muller (centre) and Argentinian star Lionel Messi. — Instagram/Reuters/@Cristiano
Former Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller has confirmed altering his opinion on the best of all time (GOAT) debate involving Argentinian star Lionel Messi and Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi and Ronaldo, with 13 Ballon d’Ors between them, are extensively thought to be the 2 best footballers in historical past. But the controversy over who deserves the title of GOAT stays alive as each strategy the twilight of their glittering careers.
At present, Ronaldo has 36 trophies — 10 fewer than Messi. The Argentine’s 2022 World Cup triumph usually takes heart stage when evaluating the 2, given its significance on the worldwide stage.
Muller admitted that the World Cup swayed his stance, saying he as soon as leaned towards Ronaldo however switched after Argentina’s triumph in Qatar.
“Lionel Messi is the GOAT. In my first 10 years as a professional player, I would have chosen Cristiano Ronaldo, but since the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, it’s been Messi for me. Now, as I get older and more romantic myself, playing style and aesthetics are more important to me than individual performance, work ethic, and so on.”
He additional added, “Both are absolutely crazy. I don’t know why it worked so often against him [Messi].”
Whereas Ronaldo has extra profession targets, Messi edges forward in assists. Ronaldo holds yet another Champions League medal, however Messi has claimed 13 league titles in comparison with Ronaldo’s seven, seven home cups to 6, and 9 Tremendous Cups to seven.
The rivalry and comparisons stay sturdy, with Ronaldo now at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and Messi at Inter Miami within the MLS.
