Ronaldo vs Messi: Paulinho picks better player

Sporting CP striker, Paulinho, has shared his preference in the age-old debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Since joining the Primeira Liga champions in January 2021, the 31-year-old has been pivotal, scoring 15 goals and providing five assists in 31 matches during their victorious league campaign.

Recently, Paulinho participated in an engaging segment with Betano Portugal where he had to choose between various football legends.

Ultimately, he chose his fellow countryman, Cristiano Ronaldo, over other renowned players including Kylian Mbappe, Thierry Henry, Ronaldo Nazario, and Lionel Messi.

Here’s how Paulinho’s choices unfolded:

Morata or Darwin Nunez: Morata
Morata or Lukaku: Lukaku
Lukaku or Ibrahimovic: Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic or Luis Suarez: Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez or Kane: Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez or Lewandowski: Luis Suarez
Suarez or Mbappe: Mbappe
Mbappe or Haaland: Mbappe
Mbappe or Cristiano Ronaldo: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo or Thierry Henry: Cristiano
Cristiano or Ronaldo Nazario: Cristiano
Cristiano or Messi: Cristiano