Former Liverpool goalkeeper, David James has chosen Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time over Lionel Messi.
According to James, Messi doesn’t turn up in big games, while Ronaldo does.
Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the GOAT debate over the years as they have both won 15 Ballon d’Or awards among themselves.
“Yes [Ronaldo is my choice for Golden Boot at Euro 2024], I think he will score a free-kick as well,” James said (via Football Extra on Sony Sports Network).
“When Rio Ferdinand says Ronaldo is the most hardworking player he played with, that is saying something. Definitely better than Messi, because Messi doesn’t turn up for big games all the time.
“I think the debate on who is the best was over a long time ago. Lionel Messi played well for one club, but Cristiano Ronaldo has proved himself in different leagues, in different continents by winning golden boots and through consistent performances. He is the image of something you want to be.”
Messi currently plays for Inter Miami, while Ronaldo fly the jersey of Al-Nassr.
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