Former Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel has said that one must have a favourite between Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina football legend, Lionel Messi.
The ex-Chelsea midfielder stated this in an episode of The Obi One podcast while criticising Ronaldo for featuring in Portugal’s 2-0 UEFA Euro 2024 Group F defeat to Georgia.
The 39-year-old had a disappointing campaign at Euro 2024 in Germany as he failed to score a goal in five appearances at the tournament.
Mikel compared him to Messi and stated that even those who are not his fans still have no choice but to respect him.
He urged the five time Ballon D’or winner to take time to rest and refresh between matches, given that he is no longer in his 20s.
He said;
“Even if you are a Messi fan, your respect [has to go to] him. You can’t like them both, everyone has their own opinion.
“I have my opinion on who I think the GOAT is. Now, Messi winning the Copa America again with Argentina and leading them to glory. Of course, Ronaldo, you could say that [he had a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign].
“A lot of people criticized Ronaldo about taking free-kicks, about trying to do everything [all by himself], trying to play every game.
“But I have said it a few times, the only place I criticize him in that tournament is [his decision] to play the game against Georgia. He did not need to play that game. You are 39 years old, take a break. Have a rest and refresh for the next game”.
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