Hey everyone, here's one for you that'll really get you thinking - Who's the better footballer; Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Me... oh, you've been a part of that debate literally two million times. Sound. Well, just in case you thought it needed reopening, Roberto Carlos has decided to side with Cristiano Ronaldo and has revealed why the Real Madrid goal machine is a better player than Barcelona's pint sized Argentinean genius.
Carlos, a three time Champions League winner with Real himself, recently spoke to Fox Sports about what sets Ronaldo apart from both Messi and the world's most expensive footballer, Neymar.
"These days, when you talk about football, you talk about Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo.
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"Cristiano has worked to improve. When you talk about the Ballon d'Or or any other prize, it's not just any person who votes, it's people who know football, who follow the stats of the players and pick the best in the world.
"I watch him train every day and the way he works is exciting. He wants to improve every day.
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"That's the difference with Messi. Leo is a phenomenon, we never talk about Neymar... but that side of Cristiano, of training, professionalism, focus, motivation, success... Cristiano has an advantage over all the others."
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Ronaldo and Messi are currently tied for Ballon d'Ors on five apiece, with Ronaldo claiming the last two after winning back-to-back Champions Leagues with Real as well as this year's La Liga title and last year's European Championships with Portugal.
Who would you rather have on your team? Images: PA
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Carlos spent 11 years at the Bernabeu, turning out for Los Blancos 512 times, scoring a remarkable 67 goals from left-back. Most of which were kicked really, really hard with his left foot and went right into the net. Right into it.
Perhaps though we shouldn't be too surprised that a Brazilian who spent over a decade at Real Madrid doesn't think an Argentinean who's spent his entire professional career with Barcelona is the greatest player in the world.
(H/T 101 Great Goals)
Topics: Football News, FC Barcelona, Football, Lionel Messi, Roberto Carlos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, La Liga
