Former Real Madrid Winger Angel de Maria, who shared the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo for four years and also played with Lionel Messi for almost two decades, he has made his stand clear in a long -running debate that who better footballer who Is.
It should be noted that recently, Ronaldo openly declared himself the greatest player in history, a statement that did not come as a surprise for the Argentina Winger.
He believes that the Portuguese star always had the confidence to determine such claims and the determination to give himself a position as the best. However, when comparing achievements, Di Maria sees a clear difference between two mythological players.
“I don’t wonder, he was always the same, to make statements that he wants to be, to implement it, what he always tries to do: to be the best,” He started saying.
Settling
For him, Ronaldo was born in a generation, where he had to compete with a footballer, who had extraordinary talent from the beginning.
“Cristiano was born in a generation in which the other, which was touched with a stick [referring to Messi]Was born. Cristiano is here and the mess is here, it’s reality, “
While Ronaldo has worked tirelessly throughout his career, Messi has displayed a natural ability that separates it.
The difference is clear in their records. Messi has won eight Bellon D’Or Trophy, while Ronaldo has five, a difference that highlights the opposite between them.
“One has eight Bellon D’Or and the other has five and it is a huge difference. Being a world champion is a big difference. One has two Copa America Cups and the other is a Euro Cup, one is a big difference, ” He noted.
Beyond the trophies, D Maria suggests that the way the two players contact for the game also separates them.
While Ronaldo is known for its tireless drive and dedication, Messi plays with a spontaneous style, making football look like another nature for him. In every match, every moment on the pitch, this difference appears.
“There are many differences. You see it in matches, every minute. One tries and works hard in everything and the other plays as he was in his own backyard, ” he explained.