Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ignited controversy in football circles with his remarks about Cristiano Ronaldo, asserting that the Portuguese star lacks innate talent when compared to Lionel Messi.
Speaking during an interview on the Spanish TV program El Hormiguero on Wednesday, Rodri, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, weighed in on the long-standing debate over the greatest footballer of all time.
Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time, without any doubt, Rodri stated.
He added, Cristiano has managed to match Messi without innate talent. But those of us who have played against them can see the difference.
The midfielder also highlighted the distinct challenges of playing against the two football icons, emphasizing Messis all-encompassing threat on the pitch compared to Ronaldos prowess in specific situations.
