Soccer: Messi Is Better Than Ronaldo, Says Kaka

Cat:

Related stories

US drillers cut oil and gas rigs for 10th week in a row, Baker Hughes says

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of...

Tinubu Mourns, Pays Tribute to Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound...

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court Orders Senate President To Recall Senator Natasha

Warns Natasha Against inappropriate Conduct By Abiola Olawale The Federal...

Hadi Sirika Denies Defection to ADC Coalition Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to Buhari, APC

By Abiola Olawale Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has...

By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk.)

Brazilian legend Kaka has picked Barcelona and Argentina skipper Lionel Messi as a better player compared to his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kaka’s submission is the latest in the never-ending debate on who is the better player between both stars.

The 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year, joined Real Madrid in 2009, the same year Ronaldo left Manchester United For the Spanish giants.messi

Read also: Coronavirus Claims Sergio Rossi, Top Italian Shoe Designer

During his time at Madrid with Ronaldo, Kaka won the Laliga and Copa del Rey under Jose Mourinho. But commenting on who stands out among both iconic player, the former AC Milan star went for the Argentine.

“I played with Cristiano and he’s really amazing, but I’ll go with Messi,” Kaka was quoted on Goal.

“He’s a genius, a pure talent. The way he plays is incredible.” A few days ago legendary Brazilian forward Pele rated Ronaldo a better player to his Argentine rival.

Messi edges Ronaldo in the FIFA Best award as he landed his sixth title to the Portuguese’s five.

He is known for his goal scoring records and his ability to dribble the ball past opponents. As of 2020, Lionel Messi’s net worth is $400 million, making him one of the richest soccer players in the world.

But the Juventus star has won more Champions League titles with five (one with Manchester United and four with Madrid) to his name while Messi has four.

And Messi has suffered heartbreaks at senior international football, losing the finals of the FIFA World Cup (2014) and the Copa America (2015, 2016).

But  Ronaldo  has achieved success with Portugal, winning the 2016 European Championship and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.

He’s currently playing for the Italian team, Juventus, and the Portugal national team. As of 2020, CristianoRonaldo’s net worth is roughly $460 million, making him one of the richest athletes in the world.

Hamilton Nwosa
Hamilton Nwosa
Hamilton Nwosa is an experienced, and committed communication, business, administrative, data and research specialist . His deep knowledge of the intersection between communication, business, data, and journalism are quite profound. His passion for professional excellence remains the guiding principle of his work, and in the course of his career spanning sectors such as administration, tourism, business management, communication and journalism, Hamilton has won key awards. He is a delightful writer, researcher and data analyst. He loves team-work, problem-solving, organizational management, communication strategy, and enjoys travelling. He can be reached at: hamilton_68@yahoo.com

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from up to 5 devices at once

Latest stories

NDN
Latest News
US drillers cut oil and gas rigs for 10th week in a row, Baker Hughes saysExclusive! Tinubu Tips Late Ajimobi's Wife, Florence, Others for Ambassadorial PostsTinubu Mourns, Pays Tribute to Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter RufaiNatasha vs Akpabio: Court Orders Senate President To Recall Senator NatashaHadi Sirika Denies Defection to ADC Coalition Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to Buhari, APCChina Snubs U.S. Crude for Third Month, Even as Ethane Trade RestartsHow Super Eagles Icon Peter Rufai passed Away at 61Dakuku Peterside’s Beneath the Surface Book Out in OctoberOil Prices Dip on Confirmation of Inventory BuildBuhari In Stable Condition - Ex-Aide ConfirmsBREAKING: Ex-President Buhari sick, hospitalised abroad2027: Abure, Usman Clash Over Peter Obi’s Rising Profile in ADC CoalitionMTN’s Dabengwa Tier III Cloud Data Centre: A New Era for West African Tech and AIGanduje: Why are they resigning?OPEC Reports a Global Oil Production Decline in 2024
X whatsapp