Man Utd star Calls Lionel Messi as the GOAT but Recognizes Cristiano Ronaldo's Edge in 2 Key Areas

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are unquestionably the greatest football players of all time, defined by their distinct characteristics. Decades of debate over who is greater have overtaken us. While many think Ronaldo's brilliance stems from his global success and record-breaking goal-scoring abilities in numerous major leagues across the world, validating his image as an all-around football superstar, others argue Messi is the greatest of all time following his World Cup victory in 2022.

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Christen Eriksen calls Lionel Messi the GOAT but Cristiano Ronaldo is the BEST goalscorer

Making his vote for the best of all time (GOAT), Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has entered the long-running controversy between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Having joined Manchester United in the summer of 2022, Eriksen provided his analysis on the two football icons.

Often praised as the finest players in football history are Messi and Ronaldo. For club and nation, they each managed to score over 800 goals, guaranteeing many championships, both personally and via their teams.

In addition to being the two highest scorers in UEFA Champions League history, Ronaldo and Messi have  performed incredibly great in all they leagues that they have played in so far. CR7 holds an extra experience of playing in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia, on the other hand Messi's experience came in Spain, France and now in the USA.

Both Messi and Ronaldo keep performing at a high level and show no indication of slowing down even if their amazing careers are almost at their end. When asked to choose his GOAT, Eriksen assessed both athletes using a number of factors. Although he praised Ronaldo in two facets, Messi was his final choice for the best of all times.

According to GOAL, the whole exchange revealed Eriksen's careful analysis of the two football stars. Christen Eriksen said: 

“Goalscorer: Ronaldo”

“Underrated: Luka Modric”

“Speed: Mbappe”

“Best friend: Victor Lindelof”

“Potential: Kobbie Mainoo”

“Big-game player: Cristiano Ronaldo”

“Skills: Jadon Sancho”

"GOAT: Messi"

There is no doubt that these two names will go down to the pinnacle of football. CR7 is currently playing for Al-Nassr and Lionel Messi continues his joy with Inter Miami. Ronaldo is 39 and Messi is 37, the fans are not ready for the 2 GOATs’ retirement.