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Former England and Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello weighed in on the GOAT debate at the Laureus Sports Award.
Italian football manager Fabio Capello has weighed in on the age-old debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, asserting that Ronaldo, while a great player, does not possess the genius of Messi.
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What Capello said
Speaking at the Laureus World Sport Awards, per Goal, The former Real Madrid boss stated, “Ronaldo is a great player. He won titles, he won the Ballon d’Or, but as I said before, it’s not as great as how Messi has been.”
“For me, if you talk to me about Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi, I will say Messi. Ronaldo is a great scorer, shoots, does everything, knows how to do everything, but he is not a genius. Very simple.”
Capello's comments come amid ongoing comparisons between the two footballing titans, who have amassed an impressive 13 Ballons d’Or between them and numerous accolades throughout their illustrious career
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Eternal Rivals Continue to Shine in 2024
As the 2024 season progresses, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, despite their advancing ages of 39 and 36 respectively, continue to demonstrate their prowess on the football pitch.
Ronaldo has once again surpassed the 40-goal mark, this time with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, showcasing his enduring goal-scoring ability. Meanwhile, Messi has found himself in the spotlight, starring for Inter Miami in MLS, proving that age is no barrier to his exceptional talent.
Additionally, both players have their sights set on international glory this summer, with Ronaldo and Messi poised to compete in the European Championship and Copa America events, respectively.
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