Who’s the best ever footballer – Messi or Ronaldo? The talk between Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina’s Lionel Messi continues to linger regardless of the latter successful World Cup final Sunday. Each footballing icons had by no means grow to be World Champions earlier than and it was anticipated that after Messi-led Argentina lifted the coveted trophy, the controversy will finish in favour of the previous Barcelona man. Nevertheless, that does not appear to be the case.
The present Components 1 world champion Max Verstappen additionally shared his views on the identical throughout an interview with ViaPlay.
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“They’re very completely different, so I am unable to select. I discover it not possible to decide on as a result of I believe Messi has extra expertise than Cristiano, however Cristiano has simply stored on working and being extremely match. I imply, what he does at his age is unbelievable, however that is how one can grow to be very, superb as effectively,” stated Verstappen.
Nevertheless, Messi not solely outshined Ronaldo by successful the World Cup but additionally bought the higher of him by way of particular person efficiency within the match. In seven matches, the Argentina captain scored seven targets and offered three assists. Messi was awarded the ‘Golden Ball’ for his all-round efficiency. Ronaldo, however, scored only one time in 5 matches.
Messi gained the Participant of the Match award 5 instances throughout the course of the match, taking his total tally to 11. This was a brand new world document as Messi now stands means forward of Ronaldo by way of Participant of the Match awards in World Cup. Ronaldo has gained it six instances on the World Cups.
Moreover, the Argentina captain created the world document of showing in most variety of World Cup matches(26). Messi has additionally performed most minutes in World Cup historical past.