Former Manchester United and Real Madrid -Star Angel Di Maria has weighed in on the ongoing debate about the biggest football player of all timeFixed support Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo.
Di Maria’s statement follows Ronaldo’s latest self -appointed title on “Best players ever,” A claim that Di Maria is directly challenging. After playing with both playersDi Maria’s opinion has significant emphasis and contributes to the ongoing discussion between both fans and experts.
Di Maria’s support for Messi is based on a comparison of their progress. He emphasized Messi’s eight Ballon d’Or awards compared to Ronaldo’s five and emphasized Messi’s World Cup victory as an important differentiator.
By Maria also marked Messis seemingly simple playing style and notes his ability to make complex maneuvers look fraudulently. This reflects a nuanced perspective given not only statistical performance but also the players’ distinct styles and the overall effect of their games.
Ronaldo’s self -proclaimed “goat” status
In a new interview, Ronaldo claimed his belief in being the biggest football player ever and emphasized his goal -scoring record as evidence. However, this claim has been counteracted by several of Ronaldo’s former teammates. Di Maria’s opinion follows similar recommendations by Messi from other former Real Madrid teammates such as James RodrÃguez and the former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney, who all expressed preference for Messi when they were asked to choose between the two football legends.
The debate around The title “Greatest of All Time” remains subjective and hard questioned. While statistics provide valuable context, the ultimate choice will come to individual preferences and criteria. The contrasting opinions from Di Maria and other former teammates against Ronaldo’s self -assessment highlight the diversity of perspective and the complexity of choosing between two undeniably exceptional players who have deeply shaped the modern football game.
