By Wilson Florez
03 Dec 2024, 1:53 PM EST
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi They have been at the center of comparisons throughout their careers. There are those who consider that CR7 had a better career than “La Pulga” and others think differently. Ángel Di María gave his point of view and released the Portuguese’s hand.
It is worth remembering that Ángel Di María played for Real Madrid and He was a teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine gave many assists to the Portuguese attacker. However, His admiration leans more towards the side of Lionel Messi.
El “Fideo” recognized that talking about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is referring to the two best footballers in history. However, Di María is very clear that “La Pulga” surpasses CR7.
“I have always said the same thing. They are the two best in history, but it is obvious that the best, by far, is Leo. Not only because of the eight Ballon d’Ors he has and because he has a very big advantage over Cristiano, but also because of ‘everything,'” Di María said in an interview for Clank Media.
Di María explains why he chooses Messi
Although he considers that both are the best players in history, Ángel Di María is clear that “La Pulga” is superior. “Fideo” explained that Cristiano Ronaldo is the result of discipline and work, but Lionel Messi is pure natural talent. For Di María, it is more meritorious that a player is born with all the abilities, skills and talent like the one the Albiceleste captain has.
“Cristiano’s thing is to work, work and work and Leo’s thing is pure quality, what God gave him. He doesn’t strive for anything, he doesn’t have to do anything to be the best.. “Cris always had to work hard, go to the gym, train definition and want more while you see the Dwarf and it seems like he is playing with his friends, he enjoys football and that is the biggest difference,” he explained.
Ángel Di María had the opportunity to face Messi as a rival, but also to have him on his side as a teammate. Both players together in Paris Saint-Germain and in the Argentina national team. From his perspective, Messi has the power to give or take away the rhythm of a game. He played whatever “La Pulga” wanted.
“Leo has no comparison with anyone, it is impossible (…) I saw that he was slowing down a little. It is when he wants and he does it, because it all comes naturally and so easily, you still see it now, he feints and defines as he did years ago“, he concluded.
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