Lionel Messi is a “ridiculous” talent, says former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker, with the Argentine considered to top Cristiano Ronaldo as the best in world as he brings more “joy” to his audience.
The debate regarding which of the two eternal rivals can be considered the finest of this or any other generation continues to rage.
Messi and Ronaldo have shared 10 Ballons d’Or between them and raised the bar of individual excellence to never before seen heights.
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Both bring something different to the table, to complement their unworldly goalscoring ability, with South American flair countered by Portuguese power and athleticism.