SUMMARY
- Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo Nazario has settled the GOAT debate after his recent comment on Lionel Messi.
- IShowSpeed tried to explain to Ronaldo why he thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Messi.
Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo Nazario has settled the GOAT debate after his recent comment on Lionel Messi. The incessant debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has had several players, coaches, and fans present their opinions. Similarly, Ronaldo has also weighed in with his view despite watching Messi get disrespected just a few days ago.
Popular American YouTuber IShowSpeed recently met Ronaldo Nazario at the latter’s house in Brazil. During their chat, Speed was invited by Ronaldo to hold his Ballon d’Or award. While it was a dream-come-true moment, the YouTuber tried to explain to Ronaldo why he thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Messi. When the ex-Brazil international asked Speed whether he liked Messi, he didn’t hide his feelings.
🚨| WATCH: Ronaldo Nazario (R9) shows Speed his Ballon d’Or trophy 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/nWp6zXN14J
— Speedy HQ (@iShowSpeedHQ) January 10, 2024
Speed said, “I don’t like Messi bro. Because he’s short and he’s trash bro.” Pointing to R9, Speed said, “Come on bro. You know Cristiano Ronaldo is better.” To which, Ronaldo replied, “I know.” However, the former Real Madrid forward has made a complete U-turn on his statement during his appearance at the recent FIFA The Best award ceremony in London.
• Describe Lionel Messi in one word
Ronaldo Nazario: “Greatest.” pic.twitter.com/zfMbRGd9pK
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) January 16, 2024
At the ceremony, Ronaldo was asked to say one word to describe Lionel Messi by a journalist. And the 2002 World Cup winner’s reply was, “Greatest.” Not only Ronaldo but also Messi’s former coach and current Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked the same question. Guardiola had nothing but admiration for his former player and hailed the Inter Miami star as the best player of all time.
Lionel Messi was hailed as the “more complete” player by Ronaldo
In the meantime, Ronaldo Nazario was again asked for his opinion on the GOAT debate earlier last year during an interview. The ex-Inter Milan star had zero hesitations and backed Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo. He said, “Messi, of course, he’s number one.” Ronaldo further claimed that it would take at least 20 or 30 more years for soccer fans to witness a player with similar talent to the Argentine ace.
He further added that besides Messi, he also likes watching players like Neymar Jr., Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah, and Kylian Mbappe. When asked to choose between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, ‘O Fenomeno’ hailed both players to be “out of this world.” However, Ronaldo did add that he believes that Lionel Messi is a more complete player than Cristiano Ronaldo and there’s no other player that he likes more than the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.