Nemanja Matic gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

Man United midfielder Nemanja Matic has weighed in on long-standing Messi vs Ronaldo debate. Despite claiming that Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo are possibly best footballers to ever grace sport, Nemanja Matic could t choose between pair. However, Matic revealed that his son would pick former Man United star, Cristia Ronaldo, over Barcelona mainstay Lionel Messi.

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Messi vs Ronaldo debate: 11 Ballon d'Or awards shared

For best part of 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo have battled to be regarded as  best footballer in modern game. In past 12 years, Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo have shared  Ballon d'Or on 11 occasions over  past 12 seasons. Lionel Messi has won Ballon d'Or on six occasions while Cristia Ronaldo has five of prestigious awards to his name.

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Nemanja Matic has his say on Messi vs Ronaldo debate:

31-year-old Nemanja Matic revealed that he cant choose between Lionel Messi or Cristia Ronaldo over who is best player. While speaking to Omnisport, Nemanja Matic stated that Cristia Ronaldo worked extremely hard on his talent to become successful.  Serbian n admitted that Lionel Messi is gifted, but also admitted that Barcelona captain works hard. Although Nemanja Matic could t pick one over or, Serbian explained maintaining that level of success for 15 years puts m in category of best players in history of sport.

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Messi vs Ronaldo debate: Nemanja Matic son adores Ronaldo

Nemanja Matic furr added that his son would pick Portuguese superstar Cristia Ronaldo over Messi. In September last year, Nemanja Matic introduced his son Filip to Cristia Ronaldo after a Euro 2020 qualifying game between Serbia and Portugal. game ended 4-2 in favour of defending champions but Filip was still glad to meet his idol and receive Ronaldo's match-worn shirt. 

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