Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi? When Ronnie Coleman Settled the GOAT Debate

• Ronnie Coleman has picked the better player between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
• The legendary pair have dominated the sport for more than ten years
• Coleman is the most crowned Mr Olympia with eight titles to his name

Ronnie Coleman has weighed in on the GOAT debate, favouring Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi.

The renowned bodybuilder acknowledged that Ronaldo's off-field demeanour resonates with his own, drawing a parallel between the two.

For close to two decades, Ronaldo and Messi have reigned supreme in the realm of football.

The ongoing debate regarding the GOAT status of these two icons has persisted over the years, lacking a definitive resolution.

Joining the chorus of voices in the ongoing debate, Coleman recently shared his perspective.

The 59-year-old former professional bodybuilder, who secured the Mr. Olympia title for an impressive eight consecutive years and clinched 26 IFBB titles, stands as a prominent figure in the world of bodybuilding.

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Alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Coleman is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time in bodybuilding.

Coleman recently posted a video on his YouTube channel where a fan asked: "Messi or Ronaldo?"

The bodybuilding GOAT proceeded to name Cristiano Ronaldo as the GOAT in football, saying:

"That’s a good question. Every now and then I’ll see my name online, and it’ll have Ronaldo and that kind of looks like Ronaldo. That’s another reason why I like Ronaldo. It kind of reminds me of me.“

Schwarzenegger and Coleman work out

In a recent video posted on Ronnie Coleman's Youtube channel, the eight-time Mr. Olympia linked up with 76-year-old Schwarzenegger for a workout, which entailed shoulders and arms.

While working on the shoulder press machine, Coleman maintained his intensity despite his ailments and frail back from all his post-retirement surgeries, doing an impressive 15 reps per set.

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This was in contrast to Schwarzenegger, whose reps ranged from 8-12, with The Terminator actor quickly pointing out his fellow bodybuilding icon's work ethic.

“Look at those reps. How can anyone keep up with this stuff?” Arnie commented. “Oh, man! You see - that’s the difference between this eight-time Mr. Olympia and a mere seven times.”