Arjen Robben Offers the Perfect Answer to the Ronaldo vs. Messi GOAT Debate

• The debate over who reigns supreme between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has been ongoing for over a decade
• Many elite footballers and key figures in the sport have shared their opinions on this never-ending discussion
• In an interview, former Chelsea and Bayern Munich superstar Arjen Robben weighed in with his take on the matter

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben has weighed in on the long-running debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The Dutch winger, known for his dazzling dribbles and lethal left foot, faced both legends multiple times during his illustrious career.

Robben settles Ronaldo vs Messi debate

Having played for clubs like PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, Robben’s insight carries weight in this never-ending discussion.

During an interview on the TOUZANI YouTube channel, Robben was asked about the greatest dribblers in football history.

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While acknowledging several skillful players, he pointed out that true greatness doesn’t necessarily come from flashy tricks.

"When I talk about the best ever, I always ask, ‘Does he use tricks?’ And the answer is no,” Robben explained. “Messi, of course, doesn’t have tricks up his sleeve. He just does everything quickly—he has control, speed, and agility."

Ronaldo and Messi revolutionised goalscoring and reshaped modern football, amassing over 1,500 goals between them.

Their remarkable achievements at the height of their careers have fueled endless debates over who stands above the other.

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Messi built his legacy at Barcelona before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, eventually joining Inter Miami in 2023.

In the United States, he reunited with former Barça teammates Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suárez, already winning the Leagues Cup and Supporters' Shield.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo continues his prolific goal-scoring form at Al Nassr, with 87 goals in 95 matches and the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup to his name.

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While the debate rages on, Robben’s perspective highlights what truly sets Messi apart—his unique ability to dominate the game without relying on tricks, just pure skill and intelligence.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo has repeatedly declared himself the GOAT, ranking himself above legends like Diego Maradona, Pelé and his rival Lionel Messi.

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.

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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.

Source: AFP