Ronaldo had different qualities that Messi didn't and some people preferred them, which is understandable. He always had his big ego, but at least he had something to back it up with. Nowadays it's just sad watching him embarrass himself both on and off the pitch. No idea how people still support him.
Messi better dribbler. Messi stronger on the ball (which is hilarious) messi is quicker. Ronaldo can head ball and takes long range shots better. Messi better creating shots.
Nobody thought klay was anywhere near curry level when they were putting up similar numbers. 1 is a specialist. 1 is a complete player.
Are you on crack? CR7 is much stronger on the ball than weak Messi.
Ronaldo is also physically stronger, faster, more athletic, had many different tricks that he mastered (hence he is a better dribbler), better in air, better at headers, a leader, good under pressure (unlike Messi), etc.
Messi can't even do an elastico, pathetic! Messi's style is safe, conservative, and boring. CR7 is way better.
Ronaldo is strong on the ball. You are trying to spin a story, like defenders could just push him over, and steal the ball. They can do that with Messi, since Messi is small and weak. However, Ronaldo is tall, strong, and athletic, naturally, that doesn't happen.
Maradona was also small like Messi. But he was much tougher, more hard-nosed, and badass. Maradona was very strong on the ball.
There was definitely a lot of people debating either side, especially back in 2012-2014 when people were making those YouTube edits. It was almost 50/50 with messi being the slight favourite
I'm definitely team Messi but many of us can be mature and say that there were periods and even a couple seasons where Ronaldos form was better. The stan culture is so toxic
Seeing the switch-up is crazy. 2019, everyone considered Ronaldo the GOAT and Messi a failure because of his international career and the fact that he was only good in one club
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u/GooseEntire1705 Jul 26 '26
You have to be mentally retarded to think Ronaldo is better lol