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Raul's Shock Pick: Messi Tops Ronaldo for GOAT!
2 Jan
Summary
- Raul considers Lionel Messi the greatest player of all time.
- He ranks Messi above Cristiano Ronaldo and club legends.
- Messi's ability to make difficult plays look easy is noted.

Real Madrid legend Raul has surprisingly declared Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time, placing him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Raul stated that Messi possesses a unique ability to make difficult plays look easy, as if he were playing casually with friends.
This high praise extends beyond Ronaldo, with Raul also ranking Messi above former teammates like Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario, and Luis Figo. Raul's comments reflect a shift in his long-held admiration, as he previously lauded both Messi and Ronaldo in 2014, considering them among the best in history.
Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the sport for over fifteen years, collectively winning thirteen Ballon d'Or awards. Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged in 2023 that their intense rivalry had concluded, emphasizing mutual respect between them as professional colleagues despite their contrasting career paths.




