Ronaldo or Messi: Man United Legend Makes Decisive Statement in Eternal GOAT Debate

• Gary Neville has picked his football GOAT between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
• Neville transitioned into punditry after a failed attempt at coaching after his retirement
• The former England international played alongside Ronaldo for six-trophy-laden seasons

Gary Neville is the latest high-profile former footballer to weigh in on the eternal argument - who the greatest footballer of all-time is between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The debate over which football star is the GOAT between the Portuguese football icon and his long-time Argentine adversary has frequently caused division among fans, pundits and even ex-footballers.

The opinions of some past and present footballers regarding the two superstars are thought to be influenced by their loyalty to the players, stemming from shared experiences as teammates at the club level or with the national team.

Neville's stance on the GOAT discussion is thus no surprise when he delved into the never-ending argument.

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He praised the legendary duo of Ronaldo and Messi as the best players of all time before unsurprisingly opting for his former Manchester United teammate in the discussion.

"I think Cristiano and Messi are the greatest of all time. Personally, I prefer Ronaldo," the former England international said, as quoted by TCR.

Both superstars are in the final stages of their glittering careers, with Ronaldo currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr while Messi wraps up his two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain, per talkSPORT.

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Louis van Gaal is among a number of high-ranking members of the football fraternity who have now delved into the Ronaldo versus Messi debate, Sports Brief reported.

Speaking on the legendary football duo, the former Netherlands and Man United coach heaped praises on the two iconic stars as being the best players of their era.

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Messi breaks silence on GOAT

Sports Brief also reported that Messi has discussed the GOAT debate and revealed his opinion on the unending debate on whether he or Ronaldo is the superior player.

After many expert opinions and fan discussions, the 35-year-old, who picked up his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award in Paris recently, has finally weighed in.

Messi explained he was not playing solely to claim the title of the GOAT but was also aware of the acclaim his outstanding accomplishments in football earned him.