Super Eagles legend John Obi-Mikel has seemingly revealed his pick between the age-old debate between two of football’s greatest ever players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Many have tipped the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner to win the World Cup before he retires, but at age 35, his last attempt could be in Qatar and the retired Nigeria captain believes the Argentina superstar can still do it.
Mikel has come up against the two of football’s greatest-ever players, but he’s s only ever had one favorite between the legendary duo.
“I’ve never been a Ronaldo fan really. For me, when a player has so much ego, I don’t really get it. He’s never been one of my favourite players and that’s why I always go for Messi really,” he said in an interview with Dubai Eye.
The 35-year-old further believes Ronaldo’s exit from Manchester United was a horrible situation which should have been avoided.
“I mean, if someone comes out and gives such an interview, what makes you think, if he signs for your club in January, he won’t do the same?”
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