Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Arsene Wenger Delivers Crisp Analysis on Why GOAT Debate Is ‘Not Important’

• Legendary football manager Arsene Wenger has had his say on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate
• Messi's World Cup success has led many to concluding he is the greatest footballer of all-time
• The 35-year-old PSG superstar was even crowned the best men's player by FIFA, strengthening his grip on the GOAT title

Arsene Wenger has jumped on the never-ending discussion on who the greater football is between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Argentine genius and the Portuguese phenomenon have dominated the football landscape for almost two decades, underlining their extraterrestrial longevity.

While the duo have served football lovers with mesmeric skills, epic goals and breathtaking moments to savour, it has become increasingly difficult to pick the better of the pair considering their achievements.

Nonetheless, the argument has swung in favour of Leo Messi on the back of his milestone year, where he finally inspired Argentina to a third World Cup.

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His triumph in Qatar with La Albiceleste has comfortably placed him among the pantheon of greats, per Sky Sports.

Conversely, Messi's longstanding rival Cristiano Ronaldo has endured an indifferent last 12 months. He was kicked out of Manchester United and saw his last dance at the World Cup end at the quarterfinal stage.

Regardless, after swapping Europe for Asia, the 38-year-old appears to have rediscovered his mojo and is firing from all cylinders.

He was recently crowned the Player of the Month for February in the Saudi Pro League after notching eight goals and contributing two assists in four matches for Al-Nassr, MARCA reports.

While opinions are sharply divided on who the GOAT is between Messi and Ronaldo, Wenger has a more holistic view of the discussion.

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"When they [Ronaldo and Messi] will not be there anymore. We will realize what they have given us, both of them.

He added: "I always refuse to make a hierarchy on that because they are two different players. Completely different players, but two exceptional players who have shown the world for 15 years how great football can be."

Mbappe changes GOAT debate standpoint

Sports Brief earlier reported that Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has appeared to change the tune on who is football's greatest of all time between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The debate on who is the better player between the two football icons remains divided among fans, pundits, and even footballers.

Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the football scene for some time now, with the duo winning an incredible 12 Ballon d'Or awards between them.