Barcelona Star Pedri Says Lionel Messi Is a More Complete Player Than Cristiano Ronaldo

Barcelona Star Pedri Says Lionel Messi Is a More Complete Player Than Cristiano Ronaldo

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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  • Barcelona midfielder, Pedri says Lionel Messi gives you all when it comes to football unlike Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo
  • The Spanish midfielder chose Messi as his all-time best player ahead of Ronaldo as the debate for who is better continues
  • Messi and Ronaldo have been the two best players in the world for the majority of the 21st century having won the Ballon d'Or award a combined 12 times since 2008

Barcelona midfielder, Pedri has given his opinion on the unending debate on who is better between Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG’s Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo and Messi are considered the greatest players of this generation as players have won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award a combined 12 times since 2008.

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award a combined 12 times since 2008. Photo by NurPhoto/Catherine Steenkeste
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Pedri paid his respects to both legends but picked former Barcelona star Messi, ahead of Ronaldo because he believes the Argentine is a more complete player, Sportskeeda reports.

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“Cristiano is an amazing player, a total show watching him score goals. But for me, Messi is more complete, a player who gives you all so for me, I keep with Leo Messi.”

Messi is the all-time goalscorer for Barcelona and the Argentine has won 7 Ballon d’Or awards, two more than arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Pedri criticizes Barcelona stars after defeat to Bayern Munich

Meanwhile, Pedri has criticized his Barcelona teammates for failing to convert their chances against Bayern Munich in Tuesday’s Champions League group stage tie, Daily Post reports.

The 19-year-old midfielder claimed the result of the encounter did not reflect the true nature of the game as Barcelona were dominant for the most part.

Two second-half goals from Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane gave Bayern Munich the victory over Barcelona in Xavi’s first loss of the season.

Messi vs Ronaldo: Settling the football GOAT debate

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are undoubtedly the greatest footballers in existence.

The Argentine and Portuguese have achieved heights that few people have reached in their careers.

From personal awards and achievements to their general contribution to the teams they have played for, they are a beauty to watch and a blessing to football fans over the past two decades.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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