GOAT Debate: When Lionel Messi Named the Only Player Who Is on His Level
- Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messionce made a notable remark on the GOAT debate
- The 2022 World Cupwinner had his own take on who the best footballer really is
- The argument between Messi himself and long-term nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo has raged for decades
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One of the enduring debates in global football revolves around the concept of the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) – attempting to discern the most exceptional player in the sport's history, encompassing legendary figures from different eras.
Inquire about the top footballer, and numerous names emerge: Diego Maradona, Pele, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario, Oliver Kahn, Gianluigi Buffon, and the roster continues.
However, the discourse around the GOAT title in the last couple of decades has consistently revolved around two legendary veterans: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
According to Sportbible,Messi and Ronaldo are widely regarded as the football GOATs, thanks to what they have achieved over the years in their respective careers.
Who Zinedine Zidane picked between Messi and Ronaldo in GOAT debate
FootballEven remarkable achievements like Messi's triumph at the 2022 World Cup with La Albicelesteor the multitude of goal-scoring records set by the 38-year-old Al-Nassr captain have been unable to settle the debate conclusively.
Messi names the greatest playersWhen questioned about a player he deems on par with his own greatness, Messi had only one name in his thoughts: Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to GOAL, the duo has been at the forefront of global football dominance with an astounding 12 Ballon d'Or awards between them. The Argentine won seven times while the Portuguese earned five.
Messi told
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