Messi vs Ronaldo: Lionel Messi Finally Gives His Verdict on Who Is the GOAT

Lionel Messi has revealed his position on the unending debate on who is the Greatest Footballer of All Time (GOAT) between himself and his age-old adversary Cristiano Ronaldo.

The extent of their domination over the last decade has made the “Greatest Of All Time” argument almost exclusively revolve around the rivalry between the mercurial Argentine playmaker and the Portuguese sensation.

But for many, the argument came to an end when Messi inspired Argentina to the ultimate football trophy – World Cup glory – in Qatar last year, cementing the PSG star’s claim to the GOAT title.

Nonetheless, a cross-section of football fans has passionately contended the Messi GOAT acclaim, picking Ronaldo ahead of Messi.

After many expert opinions and fan discussions on the GOAT debate, the 35-year-old, who picked up his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award in Paris, finally weighed in on the debate.

“Well, it wasn’t a thought I had around my career knowing I was looking for that,” Messi told CNN.

The Argentine phenom, who is set to leave PSG this summer, stressed that he is not playing solely to claim the title of the GOAT. Nevertheless, he is aware of the acclaim that his outstanding accomplishments in football have earned him.

“The mere fact of being considered among the names of people thinking or saying of being among those, whatever, ten or five, three whoever they want is already crazy. I never played soccer because of that. But obviously, I’m grateful that people think that way, and honestly, I don’t give importance to whatever position it is.”

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