Former Barcelona and Spain national team soccer player Andres Iniesta has appreciated the fact that he was able to keep abreast with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The veteran lauded both the players as special. The veteran has also praised the rivalry between the Portuguese and the Argentinian during their times at Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively.
Andres Iniesta has shared the dressing room with Lionel Messi during their time together at Barcelona. On the other hand, the 39-year-old Spanian has played against Cristiano Ronaldo on quite a few occasions in his career.
However, the 39-year-old once stated that he would pick his Barcelona mate Lionel Messi over anyone. The former Barcelona midfielder lauds Ronaldo’s achievements over the years. But, he does incline toward his Barca teammate as his first choice.
Iniesta:
“I personally had the opportunity to keep up with Cristiano and Messi. They are unique players. They broke all records. The rivalry between them was positive for Real Madrid and Barcelona.” pic.twitter.com/q6ZBT5ooqF
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The debates regarding Ronaldo and Messi are quite often part of conversations. But, seeing a senior player stating his views in a brilliant and clear way, will always be refreshing for the fans. It always takes a lot from being a part of a sport, to talk about others playing the same.
The Spanish midfielder has played a gigantic total of six hundred and seventy-four matches for the La Liga giants FC Barcelona. The Spanish-born has a hundred and thirty-six assists for the club. In addition to his contribution as a midfielder, the player also scored fifty-seven goals for the club.
The veteran made his debut for the Spain national team in 2006. He has taken the field for his country in a total of a hundred and thirty-one matches. The 39-year-old also netted fourteen goals for his national team. Before bursting into the international arena, the midfielder had earlier played for Spain’s under-21, under-20, and under-19 teams.
How Andres Iniesta responded to Cristiano Ronaldo calling himself the most complete player
A while back Cristiano Ronaldo stated that – he is the most complete player in soccer. The Portugal number seven insisted this after winning his fifth Ballon d’Or. The Portuguese further inflicted that his both feet are equally good enough, and he is good in the air as well. Further CR7 was of the opinion, that in addition to scoring a lot of goals, he also assists a fair amount of them.
Andres was then asked about these things frowned upon by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spanish midfielder suggested that everyone has an equal right to voice out their statements. Moreover, he stated that Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards, so without any doubt, the Portuguese player is one of the greatest in the business.