When Mohamed Salah 'Settled' the Ronaldo vs Messi GOAT Debate
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the football world for a period spanning over a decade
The two football veterans have scored hundreds of goals, broke many records, and won countless trophies
Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah appeared to settle the endless debate with a previous remark
The debate over football's GOAT (Greatest of All Time) between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi seems destined to continue indefinitely.
Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, however, has been clear about where he stands.
Mohamed Salah once weighed in on the long-running GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA.
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Ronaldo vs Messi rivalry
For over 15 years, Messi and Ronaldo dominated global football, often regarded as the top two players in the world, per Sportbible.
Messi, who rose through Barcelona's youth ranks, has secured eight Ballon d'Or awards throughout his illustrious career.
The Argentine has also succeeded internationally, winning two Copa Am?rica titles and the World Cup in 2022.
Ronaldo?s career parallels Messi?s, with the Portuguese forward claiming five Ballon d'Ors. He first made headlines when Manchester United signed him from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 for over ?12 million.
During his time at United, Ronaldo won three Premier League titles and the Champions League before moving to Real Madrid in 2009. There, he frequently squared off against Messi in the iconic El Clasico.
Ronaldo also found success on the international stage, winning the Nations League and the European Championship with Portugal.
Salah on Ronaldo vs Messi
According to Barca Worldwide on X (formerly Twitter), Salah was asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo in March this year. The 32-year-old named former Barcelona star Messi.
"Messi, it's not a debate anymore."
Buffon comments on GOAT debate
In another report, TUKO.co.ke reported that legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made his pick in the GOAT debate.
The World Cup winner said both players are different, adding that Messi is complete while Ronaldo has the killer instinct.
Is comparing any player with Messi a mistake?
TUKO.co.ke also previously reported that a former Barcelona star and World Cup winner with Spain weighed in on the ongoing comparisons between Lionel Messi and up-and-coming players, expressing that such parallels are misguided.
David Villa, who shared the pitch with Messi during his time at Barcelona, voiced his thoughts in response to the growing comparisons of young talent Lamine Yamal to the Argentine legend.
Despite acknowledging Lamine's remarkable potential and uniqueness, Villa was adamant that likening any player to Messi is a disservice to both Messi and the individual.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
Source: YEN.com.gh
