Patrice Evra Opens Up on Why He Loves Lionel Messi Despite Ronaldo Being His GOAT
- Patrice Evra has revealed his admiration for Lionel Messi despite Cristiano Ronaldo being his GOAT
- The retired French footballer has often been accused of having misgivings towards Messi due to his Ronaldo allegiance
- But Evra has made it clear that despite his choice for Ronaldo in the GOAT debate, he holds the Argentine in high esteem
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra sought to clarify his perception that he dislikes Lionel Messi.
This notion largely stems from Evra's well-documented allegiance to Cristiano Ronaldo, with whom he shared a successful three-year spell at Manchester United between 2006 and 2009.
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Evra's relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
During their time together, Evra and Ronaldo formed a formidable partnership on the left flank, contributing significantly to United's dominance in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
This close bond naturally led Evra to favour Ronaldo in the perennial debate over the greatest footballer ever.
Reactions to the video:
Here are some of the responses from social media users.
@lowkii712:
"If Suarez invites you to lunch, you’re the lunch."
@beethovenfan3:
"Evra was expecting juice."
@iniestaxavi68:
"Been a Messi admirer my whole life, now that I’m getting older I’m starting to really appreciate Ronaldo’s undeniable greatness as well. They’re like yin and yang, what a sport."
@addyrulzz:
"Ronald's dedication is unmatchable."
@bornaddict4236:
"You can hate on Ronaldo, you can swear on him, but you will never reach his level because you’re standing in the crowd."
@alieucham9051:
"Cristiano love what he does."
@jimmytorontv8339:
"I'm a Messi Fan. But I got to say I love and respect the work this man puts in his game and his body. A fantastic athlete!"
However, the 43-year-old has emphasised that his admiration for Ronaldo does not equate to animosity toward Messi.
Evra reveals why he loves Lionel Messi
Addressing the misconceptions surrounding his views, the Frenchman clarified that his preference for Ronaldo is not rooted in any disdain for the Argentine superstar.
"When fans hear that I prefer Cristiano over Messi, they assume I dislike Messi," Evra explained, as cited by Centre Goals.
He asserted that no true football lover could harbour ill feelings towards Messi, who is widely regarded as one of the sport's most gifted players.
"I believe that if someone hates Messi, they don't truly love football. But I love Messi!" Evra declared, highlighting his respect for Messi's extraordinary talent and contribution to the game.
In the highly polarised world of football fandom, where loyalty to one player often leads to criticism of another, Evra's clarification serves as a reminder that admiration for one great player does not necessitate the denigration of another.
Evra claims it's 'easy' to defend against Messi
In a previous publication, Briefly News reported that Patrice Evra provided a compelling analysis of Lionel Messi, drawing from his experiences facing the Argentine legend.
The Frenchman shared his insights on the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner during an appearance on The Overlap podcast.
Evra claimed it was 'easy' to handle Messi but quickly acknowledged that the Argentine transformed into a different beast when he shifted to a central position.
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