The debate about who is the best football player in history has always led to heated discussions. Cristiano RonaldoThe latest self -proclamation as the best in history has drawn answers from different figures in the football world, including players and coaches. Now, A teammate to Lionel Messi in the national team Argentina has weighed in and rejected Ronaldo’s claim.
In a new interview with Spanish TV Channel The sixthRonaldo claimed, “The best thing in the story is me“With reference to its goal -coring record and self -described completeness as a player. However, For Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, Ronaldo’s claim does not hold.
On the question of Ronaldo’s statement in an interview with Argentine Outlet InfobaLo Celso replied: “No, I didn’t see it. “He then asked for his opinion, to whom he replied:”The answer is clear, no need to clarify it. The best in the world is Leo (Messi). “
Although it was on the side due to injuries before the 2022 World Cup, Lo Celso has remained a key player for Argentina under coach Lionel Scaloni. The midfielder was unambiguous in his belief that Messi deserves the title of history’s greatest and offers no need for further explanation.
Currently, Real Betis played, Lo Celso played an important role in Argentina’s 2021 Copa America Triumph, giving the assistant for Lautaro Martínez’s winning goal. As an integral part of the team, Lo Celso was also asked if he or his teammates put pressure on Messi to participate in the upcoming World Cup. His answer was clear:
“No, in the end it will be what he wants. Obviously, what we all want, both ourselves and all Argentine, is for him to be there. I think he likes himself a lot. He looks really good. As Scaloni said, we must continue to enjoy him, and obviously it will depend on what he wants to do. But if it’s up to us, of course everyone would say yes. “
Lo Celso goes with Mascherano in the debate
Another figure that weighed in on Ronaldo’s self -proclamation was From Miami Coach and messis close friend, Javier Mascherano. Instead of offering a direct rejection, Mascherano took a more diplomatic attitude.
“They are opinions; I have a lot of respect for Cristiano, and I do not need to analyze his views. That’s what he thinks; That’s good. I have my own thinking, and the truth is that it is not (His opinion), ”Mascherano stated during a new press conference in the team for season.
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