In case you didn’t know…
Being two of the best players in the world comes at a cost that Messi and Ronaldo know too well. The talismanic pair have been pitted against one another for over a decade, with fans comparing their every stat to determine who is the better player.
Messi has shown why he is at the centre of such attention by putting in scintillating performances for Barcelona all season, scoring a staggering 51 goals in all competitions for the club.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has proven himself to be efficient and capable in several leagues, having won the Serie A title in his debut season in Italy and finishing the campaign as the league’s Player of the Year.
Neves was a part of the Portuguese team which lifted the inaugural Nations League by beating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final on Sunday night. The midfielder also witnessed how Ronaldo single-handedly took Portugal to the final by netting a hat-trick against Switzerland in the semi-finals last week.
The heart of the matter
Neves believes Messi is not as good as Ronaldo and insists that his compatriot is undoubtedly the best player on the planet.
When asked if Ronaldo is the best player in the world, the Wolves star replied,
On being asked whether Messi has a claim to the tag, Neves said,
What’s next?
Portugal will return to action on 7th September when they face Serbia in a Euro qualifier.
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