Gary Neville is the most recent prominent former footballer to chime in on the eternal debate over who is the “Greatest Footballer of All Time” between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The debate between the Portuguese football icon and his longtime Argentine гιᴠal over who is the greatest player of all time has frequently divided supporters, pundits, and even former footballers.
Gary Neville has declared his preference in the Greatest of All Time debate
It is believed that the opinions of some former and current footballers regarding the two titans are influenced by their loyalty to the players, which stems from shared experiences as a club or national team teammates.
Neville’s position on the GOAT debate was therefore not ᴜnеᶍρеϲtеd when he entered the never-ending debate. Unsurprisingly, he chose his former Manchester United colleague Cristiano Ronaldo over the legendary duo as the greatest player of all time.
“I believe Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the finest players of all time. According to TCR, the former England international stated, “Personally, I prefer Ronaldo.”
According to talkSPORT, both stars are in the final stages of their glittering careers, with Ronaldo presently playing in Saudi Arabia for Al Nassr and Lionel Messi wrapping up his two-year stint with PSG.
Former United manager chooses Ronaldo over Messi
Sports Brief reported that Louis van Gaal is among a number of prominent football figures who have weighed in on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi debate in a related publication.
The former coach of the Netherlands lauded the two legendary superstars as the greatest players of their era when he spoke of them.
In the GOAT debate, Van Gaal, 71, геᴠеаlеd his predilection for the Portuguese legend.
Messi breaks silence on GOAT debate
According to Sports Brief, Lionel Messi has weighed in on the never-ending debate between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo as to who is the Greatest Footballer of All Time (GOAT).
The 35-year-old, who received his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award in Paris, eventually weighed in on the GOAT debate following numerous expert opinions and fan discussions.
The Argentine phenom, who will depart PSG this summer, emphasized that he is not playing solely to claim the title of “Greatest of All Time.” Nonetheless, he is cognizant of the acclaim that his exceptional football accomplishments have earned him.