Former Lionel Messi Teammate Makes Bold Choice for Cristiano Ronaldo

By: Sandipan Ghosh Image credit: X

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[{"selector":"#anim-37cb7cde-3f33-43ba-924d-a024697310d6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-50.943509714320115%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Pjanic added, "I was lucky enough to play with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and it's hard to say who is stronger. However, I had more fun with Ronaldo than Messi.”

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