Ronaldo or Messi: Mohammed Kudus Picks Between Football Greats
- Ghanaian attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus has named the better between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
- Messi and Ronaldo always rank in many of the top five lists of greatest footballers in history of football
- Both players revered for their accomplishments, have divided opinions in the last decade, compelling fans to debate over their greatness
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The debate over football’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of ending.
Tottenham star Mohammed Kudus has made his stance clear in the long-running rivalry.
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Ronaldo vs Messi rivalry
For over 15 years, Messi and Ronaldo have dominated world football, widely regarded as the top two players of their generation.
Messi, who emerged from Barcelona’s famed academy, boasts eight Ballon d’Or titles and has won two Copa América trophies as well as the 2022 World Cup.
Ronaldo, with five Ballon d’Ors to his name, burst onto the scene when Manchester United signed him from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 for over £12 million, going on to win three Premier League titles and the Champions League before his blockbuster move to Real Madrid in 2009.
There, his legendary El Clasico battles with Messi became football folklore, while on the international stage, he lifted the European Championship and the Nations League with Portugal.
Mohammed Kudus on Ronaldo vs Messi
Kudus revealed his pick between football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, often hailed as the greatest players of all time.
The Ghanaian forward shared his choice during a quick-fire Q&A session with Black Queens midfielder Freda Ayisi, where he discussed his football preferences.
"Messi," he answered when asked to pick between the Argentine and Ronaldo, as sighted on social media.
Both players revered for their accomplishments, have divided opinions in the last decade, compelling fans to debate over their greatness.
Kudus's stats at Tottenham
The Ghanaian international has recorded one assist in 5 pre-season games since joining Tottenham as he is yet to score.
While he has featured in friendly matches against Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, Arsenal, Luton, and Reading, Mohammed Kudus would fancdy his debut Tottenham goal when Spurs face Paris Saint-Germain on August 13.
The fixture is the 2025 UEFA Super Cup that see the Europa League champions and Champions League holders do battle ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Richarlison welcomes Kudus to Tottenham
Richarlison’s playful welcome for Mohammed Kudus after Tottenham Hotspur officially announced his signing.
The Brazilian forward quickly took to social media, sharing a provocative image of the Ghanaian midfielder that harked back to a heated Premier League encounter between West Ham United and Tottenham.
Haaland, other stars pick Ronaldo as GOAT
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that several players shared their opinions on the ongoing GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the UEFA Champions League.
The two legendary figures have long dominated the competition with remarkable goals and decisive performances.
Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk, Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Florian Wirtz all expressed their support for Ronaldo as the greatest of all time.
Source: YEN.com.gh
