Angel Di Maria, a midfielder for Benfica and former player for the Argentine national team and Real Madrid, has shared his thoughts on why Lionel Messi is superior to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi, who currently plays for American club Inter Miami, holds the record for the most Ballon d'Or awards with eight. Ronaldo has received five awards from France Football.
Angel Di Maria for Barca Universe
Cristiano's is working and working. He is an incredible athlete, a perfectionist who always wants more. Messi's is pure talent, what God has given him. He doesn't need to strive as hard to be the best because his magic comes from birth. That’s why the difference between them is so big.
Previously, La Liga president Javier Tebas stated that Lamine Yamal is unlikely to reach Messi's level. Additionally, former PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed confidence that Messi will participate in the 2026 World Cup.
