The Ronaldo vs Messi debate is often divisive topic within the football community and Usain Bolt has shed light on his pick.
Sprint icon Usain Bolt has made his pick for the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) footballer between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The footballing pair have shared the stage for a majority of their prime years, consistently breaking records while setting the benchmark.
Messi’s and Ronaldo’s storied rivalry has often sparked a career-long debate about who is the football GOAT, and Bolt has made his pick.
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Usain Bolt’s Pick Between Messi And Ronaldo
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Usain Bolt has made feelings known on the GOAT debate between Messi and Ronaldo. Credit: Imago.
Bolt, a sprint GOAT himself, knows what it takes to achieve such status in a sport.
A devout football fan when he is off the track, Bolt is an avid Manchester United fan, and the former United forward is his favourite player.
In a previous interview with Complex UK, the double-world record holder was asked to list his top three all-time footballers, and it did not go well for the Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi.
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“I’m just gonna keep it simple. I think Pele and Maradona, my favorite footballer is Cristiano Ronaldo. So those are my top three,” said Bolt.
When asked why he picked Ronaldo over Messi, Bolt simply stated, “It’s Cristiano Ronaldo.”
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Ronaldo vs Messi rivalry
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Lionel Messi and Ronaldo have shared the stage for a better part of over a decade with the their rivalry peaking during their stints at Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. (Credit: Imago)
Bolt’s answer sheds light on a divisive debate that has gone on for the better part of over a decade, with both players putting up numbers that warrant their claim to the GOAT status.
Messi’s eight Ballon d’Ors to Ronaldo’s five and World Cup give him a strong case for the claim, while Ronaldo’s all-time leading goal scorer claim, five Champions League trophies, and a UEFA Nations League trophy make his case.
However, the debate often comes down to preference since the two greats have accolades to back their claim.
