Ex Real Madrid Star Makes Surprise Pick When 'Settling' Ronaldo and Messi GOAT Debate
- 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
- Former Germany superstar Mesut Ozil has decided to settle the endless debate with a 'bizarre' answer
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Former Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Özil had a surprising response when asked to pick between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Despite both players nearing the end of their careers, they have dominated football for nearly two decades, amassing 13 Ballon d'Or titles combined and fueling the endless debate over the greatest of all time.
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When Özil, who spent three years as Ronaldo’s teammate at Real Madrid, was asked to choose between the two, his answer was unexpected.
Ozil on Ronaldo vs Messi
The former Germany international, of Turkish descent, responded with a smile: "Arda Güler."
Özil previously played alongside Güler at Fenerbahçe before the young midfielder made his move to Real Madrid.
Although Guler shone at this summer’s European Championships, the 19-year-old has struggled to secure a regular spot in Carlo Ancelotti's starting lineup over the past year.
In the past, Ozil has openly favoured Ronaldo over Messi. In a Q&A on X back in January 2021, he wrote:
“Messi has proven himself to be one of the best ever in Spain, but Ronaldo was always the best in every country he’s played in!” adding a winking emoji for good measure."
Two years later, Ozil told Marca:
“Playing with Cristiano Ronaldo was a lot of fun. For me, he is the best player of all time. We understood each other perfectly on the pitch - I assisted, and he scored. Passing to a player who almost never missed was a gift.”
Buffon comments on the GOAT debate
In another report, YEN.com.gh reported that legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made his pick in the GOAT debate.
The World Cup winner said both players were different, adding that Messi is complete while Ronaldo has good instinct.
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.
Ronaldo assesses CR7's GOAT status
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ronaldo was asked whether CR7 is the greatest footballer of all time, and his response was unexpected.
The Brazilian icon acknowledged CR7’s remarkable achievements but stopped short of calling him the GOAT, ranking him only in the top 10.
Haaland, other stars pick Ronaldo as GOAT
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that several players shared their opinions on the ongoing GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the UEFA Champions League.
The two legendary figures have long dominated the competition with remarkable goals and decisive performances.
Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk, Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Florian Wirtz all expressed their support for Ronaldo as the greatest of all time.
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