Records continue to tumble around the Real Madrid forward and his eternal rival at Camp Nou, with both men remaining models of consistency
Jordi Alba acknowledges that Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is “a genius”, but considers Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi to be “the best player in the world”.
Two of the finest footballers on the planet have spent the best part of a decade competing with one another for the biggest prizes in the sport, both with their respective employers and on an individual level.
Ronaldo moved himself back to the summit in 2016 but, as records continue to tumble around the pair, Messi has enjoyed a standout opening to 2017.