Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has weighed in on the debate surrounding Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Lionel Messi and which player is the better, citing the former's ability to shine on any stage.
Appearing at an event for golfer Rory McIlroy's foundation, the Scotsman was asked about his former pupil and Messi, and while he praised the latter, heu2015understandablyu2015leaned toward Ronaldo, per the Irish Independent's Will Slattery:
When the ball is at Messi's feet it is like he is wearing slippers.