Paul Pogba Explains Why He Picks Messi Over Ronaldo in GOAT Debate

• The GOAT debate pitting Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate football discussions
• The two icons have won 13 Ballon d'Or awards between them and broken many records, especially in Spanish football
• Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has shared his view on the GOAT debate as he makes his comeback

There is no end in sight for the long-running GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

It is a serious discussion topic in bars, barbershops, and five-a-side pitches, but neither side has ever agreed on who the GOAT is.

Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba has come up against Messi and Ronaldo and has made his pick in the debate.

Ronaldo and Messi were the two best players in the world between 2008 and the early 2020s. They took their talent to an unprecedented level in La Liga, breaking almost every record in the book.

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Pogba on GOAT debate

During an appearance on the stream of influencer IShowSpeed, Pogba gave an interesting explanation of why Messi is better than Ronaldo.

"There's no Ronaldo or Messi. If I have to make a team, if I need to score goals, I will take Cristiano. Really, only to score goals. But if I need a playmaker who can score goals and make assists, I'll take Messi. Everyday," he said via Give Me Sport.

In another clip, Pobga doubled down on his take.

"You like Cristiano, I love the style and everything. Some people love Messi, because do you see what he's doing? Messi is different. Have you ever seen Messi? He's like that, right [short]? But you think you can push him and stuff like that. How can a person like this - so small - do this to people?"

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Pogba to return to action

Earlier last month, Pogba was cleared to return to football action following a ban for doping in September.

The former Juventus star's four-year ban was reduced after an appeal at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), as YEN.com.gh reported earlier.

Cole Palmer settles GOAT debate

In another report, YEN.com.gh reported that Cole Palmer added his voice to the never-ending GOAT debate.

Palmer was asked to name his GOAT. The Chelsea star named a couple of greats in football that he had played with (Kevin De Bruyne), the best passer (Toni Kroos), and the best finisher (Cristiano Ronaldo).

Source: TUKO.co.ke