When Drogba 'Ended' Ronaldo vs Messi GOAT Debate With 'Truth' Few Were Willing to Admit

• Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the football world for a period spanning over a decade
• The two football veterans have scored hundreds of goals, broke many records, and won countless trophies
• Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba appeared to settle the endless debate with a previous remark

While the debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appears never-ending, significant names in football have attempted to settle it.

The argument over which of the two football icons is the greatest of all time has consistently divided opinions from amateur to expert.

However, Ivorian legend Didier Drogba once attempted to 'end' the long-standing argument by choosing between Ronaldo and Messi.

The former Chelsea star once boldly stated that he knew who the better player was, but not everyone was willing to admit the truth.

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For over a decade now, Drogba has been proven correct, with fans of Ronaldo and Messi unwilling to accept a 'final' answer.

The New York Times previously compared the two veterans, who faced off numerous times across Europe and on the global platform.

Drogba's take on Ronaldo vs Messi

For his part, Ivorian legend Drogba chose Ronaldo as superior when asked who he believed was the better player of the duo.

The former Chelsea striker claimed:

"Everybody knows Ronaldo is better than Messi, not just me. But not everyone can admit it," Drogba told Marca via Sportskeeda.

Drogba and Ronaldo were direct adversaries when the Portuguese veteran represented Manchester United in his first spell at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, the Ivorian also encountered Messi during his career, particularly in the UEFA Champions League when the Argentine was at Barcelona.

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Maldini speaks on the GOAT debate

YEN.com.gh also previously reported on AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini attempting to settle the GOAT debate.

The Italian icon expressed his admiration for both players in an interview but still chose the Argentine star.

The retired defender also shared how he tried to convince Messi to transfer to AC Milan after leaving Barca.

Ronaldinho names players better than GOATs

YEN.com.gh also previously reported that legendary ball wizard Ronaldinho rejected claims that his former teammate Messi is the greatest player ever.

The Brazilian legend, who watched the Argentine develop at Barcelona, opined that there were better footballers than him and his GOAT rival Ronaldo.

Source: YEN.com.gh