Ghana Star Mohammed Kudus Picks Between Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi

• Mohammed Kudus has weighed in on the Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate
• The argument on who is better between the two veterans has raged for many years
• The wider football spectrum remains divided on whether Ronaldo or Messi is 'king'

A video capturing Kudus Mohammed expressing his views on the enduring debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has gained widespread attention after the midfielder's incredible start to life at West Ham.

Currently, the 23-year-old is with the Ghana national team as they gear up for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, hosted in Ivory Coast.

The ongoing Messi versus Ronaldo debate, spanning well over a decade, has seen the two football legends consistently standing out in the sport, per SportBible.

Opinions remain divided among fans, players, and the media, each grappling with the question of who is the ultimate best player in football history.

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The two veterans have engaged in numerous on-field clashes throughout their careers, most notably in fierce El Clasico battles for Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.

Both players have been recurring contenders at the Ballon d'Or awards as well. Despite their rivalry, however, they have mostly maintained a relationship of mutual respect.

As Kudus joins the conversation with his comments on the matter, it further fuels the ongoing debate, making waves on social media.

Kudus on Messi vs. Ronaldo debate

In quick-fire questions on GOAL's social media channel, the West Ham playmaker, emphatically stated that he believed Messi was the better player and had him ranked above Ronaldo.

"Messi," the ex-Ajax star answered when asked to choose between the legendary Real Madrid forward and Barcelona icon.

The Argentine veteran and the Portuguese superstar have both moved on from Europe in the past year.

Messi is currently plying his trade in the MLS with Inter Miami, while Ronaldo is making waves in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr.

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Kudus ready to end Ghana's AFCON drought

Meanwhile, Sports Brief earlier reported that Mohammed Kudus is eager to create history for Ghana after the Blak Stars landed in the Ivory Coast with high spirits for the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, and star player.

The Black Stars, who are four-time winners of the continental trophy, are facing a 42-year drought as they have failed to win Africa’s biggest football competition since 1982.