Ex-Real Madrid ace picks Messi as GOAT ahead of Ronaldo
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The Brazilian remarked, “Both Lionel and Cristiano Ronaldo are phenomenal players. However, I would place Messi a notch above. Their simultaneous presence in the same league, representing Real Madrid and Barcelona, sparked an extraordinary rivalry.
Julio Baptista, a former standout for Real Madrid, has offered his perspective on the enduring GOAT debate, giving the nod to Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo.
Speaking with Oddspedia, Baptista, as cited by Forbes, commended both athletes as the premier footballers of the last two decades.
The Brazilian remarked, “Both Lionel and Cristiano Ronaldo are phenomenal players. However, I would place Messi a notch above. Their simultaneous presence in the same league, representing Real Madrid and Barcelona, sparked an extraordinary rivalry.
“The anticipation surrounding them was immense, and they both rose to the occasion. Ronaldo is exceptional, but Messi is a marvel, clinching the Ballon d’Or eight times speaks volumes.
“They stand out as the finest players of the past 20 years and quite possibly in the annals of football history.”
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