Ronaldo vs Messi: Agyemang Badu Explains Why Al Nassr Star is Better Than Inter Miami Forward

Ronaldo vs Messi: Agyemang Badu Explains Why Al Nassr Star is Better Than Inter Miami Forward

Lukman Mumuni
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Ghana legend Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has picked between Ronaldo and Messi
  • The former Udinese star opened up on the qualities of both football superstars
  • Ronaldo watched from the booth as Al-Nassr thrashed Inter Miami in a friendly

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has waded into the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi argument.

The two legendary players were expected to clash for one last time, but Ronaldo failed to feature for Al-Nassr in their game against Inter Miami due to injury.

Despite the absence of the former Real Madrid forward, Brazilian winger Anderson Talisca inspired the Saudi giants to an emphatic victory over the Major League Soccer side.

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Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has picked between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Credit: @ghanafaofficial @AlNassrZone @TheAthletic
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Agyemang Badu, who faced Ronaldo in the Serie A during his time in Italy, believes the Portuguese forward is a complete player than his long-time rival, Messi.

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"I will pick Ronaldo ahead of Messi. I think he is complete, it's not about the laurels but he is complete because both his legs are good, and he is good in the air. The only deficiency in his play is maybe his passing," he told UTV.
"Messi is excellent, he scores goals, his composure is good, but he is not good in the air and his right foot is also not so good," he added. "And that is why I will choose Ronaldo over him."

Agyemang Badu retired from international football in 2020 after almost a decade with the Black Stars, as reported by Ghana Web.

The ex-Udinese star spent most of his career in Italy before later moving to China.

Ronaldo watches Al Nasst bear Inter Miami

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that injured Cristiano Ronaldo watched his Al-Nassr teammates tear apart Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in a friendly in Riyadh.

The Portuguese superstar is currently on the sidelines with a muscle injury, but he was still out in full force watching his side when they took on Inter Miami.

While the match was billed as The Last Dance between Ronaldo and his long-time rival, Lionel Messi, fans were left disappointed when the Al-Nassr captain had to pull out of the game through injury.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.