DBasia.news – Arsene Wenger, a former Arsenal manager, compared the style of playing two superstars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Both have different playing styles.
The debate about the best footballer in the modern era continues to heat up. Two names that became the owner of the debate are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Not without reason, Lionel Messi’s competition with Cristiano Ronaldo has been running for more than a decade. Both of them had long dominated the award of the best footballer.
Football lovers are divided by saying Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player. Some legends also speak out about this.
Latest, Arsene Wenger who commented on the matter of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite assessing both players equally well, Wenger was more interested in handling Messi.
“In my opinion, it is difficult to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In the 10 best players, both of them won five times each. That is, their level is the same,” Arsene Wenger said.
“Artistically, Lionel Messi is a person who can give the ball in the final phase and be more creative. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is more of a final finish and better in the air.”
“In my opinion, Cristiano Ronaldo is more athletic and Lionel Messi is more artistic. To be honest, I am more tempted to have players like Messi,” continued Arsene Wenger.
Despite competing, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have a pretty good relationship. Ronaldo said he hopes to have dinner together with Messi.