Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? AI Gives Its Take on The GOAT Debate

• The Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate will rage on for decades or even centuries
• Fans, pundits, and fellow footballers are often torn apart on who between the duo is better
• Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the football scene for years, with the pair winning 12 Ballon d'Or awards between them

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seemingly added its voice to the debate on who between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the greatest of all time.

The two football icons have dominated the sport for years, with fans, pundits, and even fellow players not agreeing on who between the duo is better.

According to Sportbible, Messi and Ronaldo are widely regarded as the football GOATs, thanks to what they have achieved over the years in their respective careers.

To put the pair's dominance into perspective, they have won an impressive 12 Ballon d'Or awards between them, with Messi carting home the honour a record seven times.

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While Messi appeared to have cemented his place as the GOAT ahead of Ronaldo after winning the 2022 World Cup, opinion remains divided on who is better.

AI contributes to the GOAT debate

Incredibly, not even AI could decide what has become football's long-standing debate.

Sportbible, citing AI results generated by ChatGPT on the question could not split the two football greats.

"The debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest football (soccer) player of all time is one that has sparked passionate discussions among fans, analysts, and experts," said ChatGPT.

"Both players are extraordinary talents with unique strengths, and opinions on who is better can vary widely. Here's a breakdown of some key points for both Messi and Ronaldo."

However, ChatGPT went on to provide a breakdown of what really separates the two football stars.

Messi's dribbling, ball control, playing, and natural talent make him stand out per the AI results, while Ronaldo was hailed for his athleticism, versatility, goalscoring prowess, and work ethic.

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Carranza swaps shirts with Messi

Sports Brief has also reported that Julian Carranza is living the dream.

The Philadelphia Union forward gained a precious item on Tuesday night as he swapped shirts with Lionel Messi.

They made the exchange following the Herons’ 4-1 win in the Leagues Cup semifinal.