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Messi and Ronaldo debate verdict given by Man Utd star Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic can't split superstar duo Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the best player debate, but his son favours the former Red Devil.

Messi and Ronaldo have ruled football for more than decade with the two winning 11 of the last 12 Ballon d'Or awards - with the Barcelona star winning six of them.

When asked which he thinks has been the better player, Matic refused to commit to an answer like his son, but said they could be the best footballers ever seen.

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"If you ask my son, Ronaldo [is better than Messi]," Matic told Omnisport.