Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: New Manchester United Signing Antony Made Bold Pick on Who’s Better

• New Manchester United star Antony once picked Lionel Messi over his nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo in a past interview
• Antony has now linked up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United in what could be a terse relationship between the pair
• The Brazilian wonderkid is expected to be firmly in Erik ten Hag's plans with Ronaldo still working his way into the coach's plans

If you haven't made peace with the fact that the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debates are here to stay, you need to do soon.

Just like the debates in basketball between Michael Jordan and LeBron James which has continued to elicit mixed reactions from fans.

Messi and Ronaldo are arguably the best ever players to kick a ball. Their long list of achievements speaking for themselves.

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New Manchester United signing Antony is now finding himself between a rock and a hard place after his past sentiments on the GOAT debate resurfaced.

The Brazilian in no uncertain terms had picked Messi over Ronaldo in his dream line up. He will now share a dressing room with Ronaldo in what can be an awkward meeting between the two.

Manchester Evening News reports that Antony was once shown a photograph of the two legends and asked to make his pick. He ended up picking the Argentine who has won seven Ballon d'Ors.

The 22-year-old completed his big-money move from Ajax to become Erik ten Hag's fourth signing. He is expected to be a key member of the United's frontline having excelled previously under Ten Hag.

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Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United had officially unveiled their latest acquisition, Antony following his transfer from Ajax Amsterdam for a fee of £86 million.

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The 22-year-old Brazil international inked a five-year deal with the Red Devils with an option to extend for a year, becoming the fifth United signing of the summer.

Antony's move to United sees the winger reunited with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, who has already recruited defender Lisandro Martinez from his former club.