When Mohamed Salah 'Settled' the Ronaldo vs Messi GOAT Debate

• Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the football world for a period spanning over a decade
• The two football veterans have scored hundreds of goals, broke many records, and won countless trophies
• Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah appeared to settle the endless debate with a previous remark

The debate over football's GOAT (Greatest of All Time) between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi seems destined to continue indefinitely.

Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah, however, has been clear about where he stands.

Ronaldo vs Messi rivalry

For over 15 years, Messi and Ronaldo dominated global football, often regarded as the top two players in the world, per Sportbible.

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Messi, who rose through Barcelona's youth ranks, has secured eight Ballon d'Or awards throughout his illustrious career.

The Argentine has also succeeded internationally, winning two Copa América titles and the World Cup in 2022.

Ronaldo’s career has run parallel to Messi’s, with the Portuguese forward claiming five Ballon d'Ors. He first made headlines when Manchester United signed him from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 for over £12 million.

During his time at United, Ronaldo won three Premier League titles and the Champions League before moving to Real Madrid in 2009. There, he frequently squared off against Messi in the iconic El Clasico.

Ronaldo also found success on the international stage, winning the Nations League and the European Championship with Portugal.

Salah on Ronaldo vs Messi

According to Barca Worldwide on X (formerly Twitter), in March this year, Salah was asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo. The 32-year-old named former Barcelona star Messi.

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"Messi, it's not a debate anymore."

Reactions to the video:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@cristiano7TheG:

"Salah knows Ronaldo is the ultimate GOAT."

@Gururaj2083:

"Salah sealing it with authority."

@SimonaGoveas:

"You made the right choice Mo Salah."

@MwapeChanda01:

"Mo Salah has lost credibility."

@Federe38:

"It never was."

@ZAAKYIOS:

"Ronaldo has already accepted defeat."

@Zinabalah:

"Salah tasted the wrath of the real GOAT."

@DayehFaten72670:

"He's just trying to be funny."

Buffon comments on GOAT debate

In another report, Briefly News reported that legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made his pick in the GOAT debate.

The World Cup winner said both players are different, adding that Messi is complete while Ronaldo has the killer instinct.

Ronaldinho names players better than GOATs

Briefly News also previously reported that legendary ball wizard Ronaldinho rejected claims that his former teammate Messi is the greatest player ever.

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The Brazilian legend, who watched the Argentine develop at Barcelona, opined that there were better footballers than him and his GOAT rival Ronaldo.

Source: YEN.com.gh