The enduring GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shows no signs of fading, persisting through the twilight of their illustrious careers. Despite their footballing journeys nearing completion, these icons remain at the forefront of global football discussions.
Lionel Messi clinched his 8th Ballon d’Or last year, placing him comfortably ahead of his perennial rival Cristiano Ronaldo by three awards. As the debate over football’s greatest player of all time intensifies, Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold openly favors Messi’s superiority.
Trent Arnold declares Messi ‘GOAT’
Speaking to TalkSport via AlbicelesteTalk, Trent said, “Nothing else needs to be said about Messi, the best player ever.
As he’s getting older, it’s still magic to watch him. He’s something that I don’t think I’ll ever see again. I’m just trying to enjoy every minute watching him.”
Now plying his trade for Inter Miami, Messi aims to conclude his career on a high note as he leads Argentina into the Copa America this summer.
Deco’s diplomatic take
In recent news, former Barcelona and Portugal player Deco addressed the ‘goat’ debate, giving a more diplomatic answer. Deco, having played with both players, refused to pick between the two players and acknowledged both players’ distinct qualities.
“Come on! They’re two different players. Cristiano was a pure winger in those early days; he used to get the ball and only think about dribbling past his opponents. He grew a lot as a player, becoming the competitive beast we’ve seen for so long. He has always been keen to develop in every way possible. Messi has always been a natural talent,” he said.
