Arturo Vidal says “there is no comparison between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo”, with the former Barcelona midfielder considering an Argentine icon at Camp to be “from another planet”.
Debate as to which of the modern-day legends can be considered the best continues to rage.
That argument has run for well over a decade now, with Messi and Ronaldo sharing 11 Ballons d’Or between them.
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Both have rewritten the history books on a regular basis, with their respective CVs including countless records and pieces of major silverware.
For some, Ronaldo’s work ethic and transformation from tricky winger to prolific frontman marks him out as the finest player of this or any other generation.