Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenberg has made his choose between the legendary duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Each Ronaldo and Messi are extensively considered two of one of the best gamers within the historical past of the game. Regardless of being on the flawed aspect of 30, the duo are nonetheless going robust, amassing over 800 objectives for membership and nation.
Blessed with extraordinary scoring course of and longevity, they’ve received a number of workforce titles and particular person honours, together with a number of UEFA Champions League and top-5 league titles.
Ronaldo and Messi loved an iconic rivalry throughout their 9 years collectively in Spain between 2009 and 2018, with the Portuguese taking part in for Actual Madrid and Messi for Barcelona. The duo’s rivalry transcends the game, leaving followers, former gamers and consultants divided about who’s the higher of the 2 gamers.
In an interplay with Mail Spor, Clattenburg – who officiated practically 300 Premier League video games – made his choose between the 2 superstars.
“Can’t decide. I’ll sit on the fence because both are legends and great players.”
Each Ronaldo and Messi are taking part in outdoors Europe now. Whereas the Portuguese joined Saudi Professional League giants Al-Nassr in December 2022 on a free switch, Messi moved to MLS aspect Inter Miami final summer season.
What’s subsequent for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi?
Each Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are coming off losses of their earlier outing, albeit in friendlies.
Coming back from an damage layoff after a calf concern, Ronaldo could not assist his membership aspect go down 2-0 to Saudi Professional League leaders Al-Hilal within the Riyadh Season Cup closing recreation on February 8.
In the meantime, Messi – additionally affected by accidents – got here on for the ultimate half-hour of Inter Miami’s goalless draw with Vissel Kobe in Tokyo on February 7 however could not affect proceedings. The Herons finally misplaced in a shootout.
Cristiano Ronaldo will subsequent characteristic in Al-Nassr’s return to aggressive motion within the AFC Champions League Spherical of 16 first leg at Al-Feiha on Wednesday (February 14). In the meantime, Lionel Messi is subsequent anticipated to play in opposition to his boyhood membership Newell’s Outdated Boys a day later in Miami because the Herons shut their pre-season.
