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Published 18:16 IST, November 13th 2019

Giorgio Chiellini cites Messi, Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic as toughest opponents

In a recent interview, Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini revealed the three strongest and toughest opponents that he has faced ever since making his debut.

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Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has been sidelined since the start of the 2019-20 Serie A season. In a recent interview with Juventus media, the veteran player was asked as to who are the toughest players he has faced over the course of his career. Read further to see who Chiellini's nightmare opponents are.

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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic toughest I've faced, says Chiellini 

Giorgio Chiellini, who has been part of the Juventus revolution since 2005, has been a pivotal figure for the Bianconeri squad for a long time now. Considered as a leader in the dressing room, Chiellini has been sidelined this season with a knee injury earlier this September. In an interview with Juvefc.com, Giorgio Chiellini singled out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the two strongest players he has had to privilege to play against. 

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In addition to that, Giorgio Chiellini also claimed that the physical strength and athletic prowess of Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic also made the former a tough opponent to play against. Giorgio Chiellini also revealed that he was an AC Milan fan while growing up while his twin brother supported Juventus FC. However, when questioned now, Giorgio Chiellini said that he is now the biggest Juventus fan in the world.

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16:18 IST, November 13th 2019