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Legendary Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini had to decide on between the 2 most iconic gamers of his technology, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The Euro 2020 hero has already hung up his boots following a profitable late-career stint at LAFC and has just lately returned to Juventus in a managerial put up.
Then again, the 2 GOAT contenders stay lively, though in much less prestigious leagues. The Portuguese carved the trail to Saudi Arabia for a number of different stars by pulling off a sensational transfer to Al-Nassr, whereas the Argentine opted to hitch David Beckham’s franchise, Inter Miami.
Throughout his look on The Overlap podcast hosted by Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, Chiellini was requested to provide his enter on the age-old debate, as he had to decide on between Messi and Ronaldo.
The enduring defender had confronted each superstars on a number of events, and even misplaced Champions League finals towards them as properly (2015 towards Barcelona and 2017 towards Actual Madrid).
The Italian additionally performed alongside Ronaldo when the latter accomplished a groud-shattering transfer to Turin in 2018. The 2 males have been teammates for 3 years, and maybe this issue tipped the dimensions in favor of the Portuguese.
Chiellini opted to aspect together with his previous comrade, explaining how he at all times wished to play a decisive function and steer the workforce again on monitor when trailing within the consequence.
“After we have been dropping, he had the balls to take all of the balls, it doesn’t matter what, attempt to win, shoot from wherever so as to lead the workforce to win, and it’s not straightforward to do it for lots of gamers,” mentioned Chiellini whereas chatting with the Premier League legends as relayed by Pulse Sports activities.
“When the sport is tougher, he raises his stage of efficiency.”
Ronaldo gained 5 Ballon d’Or throughout his illustrious profession, however Messi holds the file with eight triumphs.
