Arjen Robben, the Dutch soccer legend, has weighed in on the age-old debate of who’s the higher participant between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
In a candid interview, Robben made it clear that for him, there isn’t any contest – Messi is solely unparalleled.
“When I talk to people about this, we look for the best. The unique and the absolutely best,” Robben mentioned. And in his view, that participant is Messi.
The Argentinian maestro, in accordance with Robben, has no “tricks up his sleeve” – he simply does the whole lot at a unprecedented stage of pace, management and agility.
Robben, who confronted off in opposition to each Messi and Ronaldo throughout his illustrious profession, has a transparent choice.
Whereas he has performed Ronaldo’s groups 15 occasions, managing solely 4 wins, he has fared higher in opposition to Messi’s squads, profitable 3 out of 8 matches.
The previous Bayern Munich winger’s feedback are certain to reignite the countless debate over who’s soccer’s true G.O.A.T.
However for Robben, a minimum of, there isn’t any doubt – Lionel Messi stands alone as essentially the most full and devastating participant he has ever witnessed. A glowing endorsement from one of many sport’s greats.