Ronaldo or Messi? Manchester United Star Amad Diallo Makes His Pick

Ronaldo or Messi? Manchester United Star Amad Diallo Makes His Pick

  • Manchester United star Amad Diallo has given his take on the GOAT debate pitting Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
  • Fans continue to debate about who is the better player between the two for years and there is no end in sight
  • Messi's epic World Cup win in 2022 seemed to settle the debate, but Ronaldo fans have maintained the Portuguese is the GOAT

The age-old Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate is never going away.

Players, coaches, fans, and pundits have had heated debate about this GOAT debate for years, and it is always a big deal when players make their pick.

Manchester United star Amad Diallo has shared his thoughts on the debate, but his answer might anger some Red Devils supporters.

Manchester United star Amad Diallo has picked between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have cemented their status as football icons. Photos: NurPhoto, Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, and Marcelo Endelli.
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Ronaldo vs Messi debate

The two football icons were the world's best players for over a decade. They dominated the Ballon d'Or award from 2008 until Luka Modric ended it in 2018.

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Both have scored hundreds of goals and broken records, and they have won almost every trophy in football. Many felt Messi edged his Portuguese nemesis when he won the 2022 World Cup, but based on the discussions online, it seems he didn't.

The Man United legend left Europe and moved to Saudi Arabia, while the Argentina legend joined Inter Miami in the MLS in the USA.

“The most important thing is not to be considered the best player or to win awards. The important thing is to enjoy it and to be useful to the club and the national team," Ronaldo said per Four Four Two.
"Records are part of me and I'm used to breaking them. I've felt pressure since the first day and I think I will feel it until the last."

Amad picks between Ronaldo and Messi

The Ivorian winger is the latest player to be the subject of endless debate. He recently participated in Sky Sports' knockout challenge.

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He picked Marcus Rashford as the best player he's played with and Messi as his idol because he is left-footed like him. He named Wayne Rooney the best Man United player in Premier League history.

He called Ronaldo the best dribbler in Premier League history and said Neymar is his favourite winger to watch.

Finally, he was asked to pick between Ronaldo and Messi. He apologised and then selected Messi.

Reactions to the news:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@DonPaul1310:

"The best man."

@itskipronoh:

"Messi is the GOAT."

@GBarca_:

"Now watch United fans abuse him."

@Pavo_Cr7:

"Is Amad a football player? Or just baby?"

@Roberta_Hardter:

"Everybody knows that Messi is the GOAT."

By acclamation, the Barcelona icon is considered the GOAT of football.

Rodri settles GOAT debate

Briefly News earlier reported that 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri gave his take on the GOAT debate.

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The Manchester City midfielder claimed Messi is the best player in history.

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