Apart from Lionel Messi, I hadn't seen a player who drove with ball like Ronaldo: Oscar Garcia
4 years, 7 months ago

Apart from Lionel Messi, I hadn't seen a player who drove with ball like Ronaldo: Oscar Garcia

India TV News  

Former Barcelona striker Oscar Garcia said that only Lionel Messi has the abilities and skill-set to do what Brazilian great Ronaldo did. Oscar further claimed that he hadn't seen a player with Ronaldo's abilities until Messi arrived. Recently, Brazil great Ronaldo has rated Lionel Messi as the best player in the world at the moment. When asked to name his top five current football players, Ronaldo named Liverpool star Mohammed Salah, Real Madrid's Eden Hazard and Paris Saint Germain duo Neymar and Kylian Mbappe apart from Messi.

Barcelona Player Garcia Messi Ronaldo Lionel Messi Oscar Garcia  world  lionel  ronaldo  messi  seen  player  garcia  ball  goals  great  drove  oscar  hadnt

History of this topic

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' after hailing the Argentine's legendary impact on football. Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' Messi recently added another top title to his record after winning the Copa America with Argentina Messi previously came up …

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata

India Today  

Kolkata has always been a sports-crazy city, whether it's for football or cricket. This time, the football fans of Kolkata had a special treat as they got to witness Emiliano Martinez, the FIFA World Cup 2022-winning goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner, in the City of Joy. Martinez expressed his admiration for Messi, stating, "Messi is the best player ever. Martinez …

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks back at the careers of two of the most renowned footballers of their generation. Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain player Messi, 35, announced in October that World Cup 2022 will be his last, while the 37-year-old Portugal and Manchester United player Ronaldo has yet to comment on his international future. Internationals Ronaldo has played 191 international matches compared …

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win
3 years, 1 month ago

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

The Hindu  

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi said he is grateful to be named among the greatest players in world soccer, but the Argentina forward stressed he does not attach too much importance to individual glory. Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to be named …

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best
3 years, 1 month ago

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best

The Hindu  

Samuel Eto’o has the makings of a soothsayer. Not so long ago, the Barcelona legend while saying he believed Argentina talisman Lionel Messi presently stood head and shoulders above the rest in world football, also predicted his ‘little brother’ will lift the Ballon d’Or for a record seventh time. What Eto’o foresaw, turned into reality in Paris on Monday evening …

Lionel Messi is compared to Michael Jordan by Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi is compared to Michael Jordan by Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has been compared to all-time basketball great Michael Jordan by his Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero, who also revealed that facing PSG's newest superstar 'is a nightmare'. Lionel Messi has been compared to all-time basketball great Michael Jordan by Willy Caballero Jordan won six NBA titles, and his desire to win everything has been likened to Messi's Jordan was …

PSG's Angel Di Maria says 'much better' Paris club signed Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo
3 years, 4 months ago

PSG's Angel Di Maria says 'much better' Paris club signed Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo

Firstpost  

Di Maria, who has played alongside both Messi and Ronaldo added that it was “much better” that PSG signed Messi over Ronaldo. Picking Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo, Paris Saint-Germain’s Angel Di Maria said that he has “never seen” anyone like his teammate. I have never seen anything like it.” Di Maria, who has played alongside both Messi and Ronaldo …

Jamie Carragher says Messi is better than Ronaldo... but he has more respect for Juventus man
3 years, 11 months ago

Jamie Carragher says Messi is better than Ronaldo... but he has more respect for Juventus man

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher is the latest former player to give his opinion on the age-old debate over which of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest ever. The Sky Sports Pundit insists he has always seen Messi as the best player in the world but holds more 'respect' for Ronaldo. Jamie Carragher has given his take on who is better …

Messi is sport's greatest, ahead of Jordan, Ronaldo – Prosinecki
4 years, 7 months ago

Messi is sport's greatest, ahead of Jordan, Ronaldo – Prosinecki

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi plays "different football to the others" and outranks Diego Maradona, Brazilian great Ronaldo and even US basketball superstar Michael Jordan in the sporting pantheon, according to Robert Prosinecki. Barcelona and Argentina maestro Messi is "surely" the best footballer of all time, former Real Madrid and Barca playmaker Prosinecki claimed. Prosinecki said in an interview with Stats Perform News …

Xavi: Messi greatest player ever, Ronaldinho among best
4 years, 9 months ago

Xavi: Messi greatest player ever, Ronaldinho among best

The Hindu  

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player of all-time while Ronaldinho belongs among the greats, according to Xavi. Messi is a record six-time Ballon d'Or winner and is considered among the modern-day greats, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. His former team-mate, Xavi, has no doubt the Argentina international is the greatest player ever. Ronaldinho is at the level of the best, …

Lionel Messi the best of his time, not all time: Ronaldinho
5 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi the best of his time, not all time: Ronaldinho

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi can certainly be considered the best player of his era but Brazil great and former Barcelona team-mate Ronaldinho does not think he is the greatest of all time. READ| Messi is world's most complete player: Pele Despite missing a chunk of the early-season action through injury, Messi already leads the scoring charts in Spain's top flight with 12 …

Messi and Ronaldo are 'monsters', says Dybala
5 years, 1 month ago

Messi and Ronaldo are 'monsters', says Dybala

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are "monsters" who are convinced they are the best player on the pitch in every game, according to Argentina and Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. Dybala has played alongside Ronaldo at Serie A champion Juve since the Portugal international's move from Real Madrid ahead of the 2018-19 campaign and has teamed up with Barcelona superstar Messi …

Messi is world's most complete player: Pele
5 years, 2 months ago

Messi is world's most complete player: Pele

The Hindu  

Brazil legend Pele believes Lionel Messi is the most complete player on the planet and one of "two or three" on par with the greats of previous eras. The former Santos forward and three-time World Cup winner named Barcelona captain Messi, Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar as the select few deserving to be discussed as the world's …

Cristiano Ronaldo: Rivalry with Lionel Messi was 'healthy'
5 years, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: Rivalry with Lionel Messi was 'healthy'

The Hindu  

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes his "healthy rivalry" with Barcelona counterpart Lionel Messi during his time in La Liga made him a better player. Ronaldo spent nine years with Real Madrid prior to joining Juventus in 2018 and Messi recently acknowledged the pair spurred each other on in their quest for individual honours. The former Manchester United star has echoed …

Thiago Silva: Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time
5 years, 6 months ago

Thiago Silva: Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time

The Hindu  

Thiago Silva labelled Lionel Messi the greatest player of all-time ahead of Brazil's Copa America semifinal showdown against Argentina. Messi has been criticised after a quieter Copa America campaign, although Argentina is into the last four and faces its rivals in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. "For me, Messi is the greatest player in history, the greatest player I've ever seen," …

Rivaldo tips Barcelona ace Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or
5 years, 8 months ago

Rivaldo tips Barcelona ace Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or

The Hindu  

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has proved once again this season that he is the undisputed best player in the world, according to Brazilian great Rivaldo. Messi was voted fifth in the running for last season's Ballon d'Or, finishing behind Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Cristiano Ronaldo and winner Luka Modric. Rivaldo feels Messi is out in front in terms of being …

Messi is the only genius in football, says Capello
5 years, 10 months ago

Messi is the only genius in football, says Capello

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is the "only genius in world football" according to former Real Madrid head coach Fabio Capello, who also praised Cristiano Ronaldo's impact at Juventus. Asked about Messi at the Laureus Awards in Monaco, Capello – who won two LaLiga titles in two spells with Madrid – told reporters: "Leo Messi is not a footballer, he is a genius …

Pele says Lionel Messi 'only has one skill', rates himself and Diego Maradona above Barcelona forward
6 years, 1 month ago

Pele says Lionel Messi 'only has one skill', rates himself and Diego Maradona above Barcelona forward

Firstpost  

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is not even rated in the top three of football’s greatest players by the 78-year-old Brazilian. Barcelona forward Messi – a five-time winner of the Balon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best player – is not even rated in the top three of football’s greatest players by the 78-year-old Brazilian. “How can you make a comparison …

Discover Related