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BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 08: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus F.C. is put under pressure by Lionel Messi of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Group G stage match between FC Barcelona and Juventus at Camp Nou on December 08, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 08: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus F.C. is put under pressure by Lionel Messi of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Group G stage match between FC Barcelona and Juventus at Camp Nou on December 08, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
The GOAT debate has been in conversation in the world of football, for decades now. Notably, the two names that emerge as the rightful contenders of that title are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. However, while the world continues to quarrel over who deserves that stature more, French star Kylian Mbappe knows his answer.
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The French world cup winner was a Real Madrid fan growing up, who idolized Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo. Hence, seeing Cristiano Ronaldo winning it all with Real Madrid, Mbappe was overjoyed. Ronaldo was Mbappe’s idol, and he has previously regarded him as the best in several interviews.
However, things change when Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint Germain this year. The Argentinian forward recently won his 7th Ballon d’Or and has been in fine form for the club in the UEFA Champions League, scoring five goals in five matches.
Kylian Mbappe calls Lionel Messi the best player in the world
This time around, PSG beat Club Brugge by 4-1 and Messi scored twice. Mbappe scored a brace too and in a post-match interview talked about his alien-like teammate.
“It’s easy to play with Lionel Messi. He’s the best player in the world. He won the Ballon d’Or a few days ago. He scored two goals today, he is happy, and I hope he will help us in the future,” Mbappe said.
🇦🇷 Leo Messi has now scored against 38 different clubs in this competition – no player has found the net against more opponents 🤯#UCL pic.twitter.com/faDGX1w1Z4
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 7, 2021
However, things have been tougher for Messi in the league, as he has only scored once so far. Although, he did get three assists in one match against Saint Ettiene, but other than that, the Argentinian forward has failed to meet the set expectations.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his form for Manchester United
As for his counterpart, Cristiano Ronaldo has been in fine form for Manchester United. The Portuguese forward has scored six goals in five UEFA Champions League matches and is United’s top scorer this season.
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Soccer Football – Champions League – Group F – Manchester United v Atalanta – Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain – October 20, 2021 Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
He has also scored six times in twelve Premier League appearances and has added two assists to his tally. It’ll be interesting to see where he can take this young Manchester United team and bring some trophies to Old Trafford.
