The talk over who’s one of the best soccer participant in historical past has all the time sparked heated discussions. Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest self-proclamation as one of the best in historical past has drawn responses from numerous figures within the soccer world, together with gamers and coaches. Now, a teammate of Lionel Messi within the Argentina nationwide crew has weighed in, dismissing Ronaldo’s declare.
In a latest interview with Spanish TV channel La Sexta, Ronaldo asserted, “The most effective in historical past is me,” citing his goal-scoring document and self-described completeness as a participant. Nonetheless, for Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, Ronaldo’s declare doesn’t maintain up.
When requested about Ronaldo’s assertion in an interview with Argentine outlet Infobae, Lo Celso responded, “No, I didn’t see it.” He was then requested for his opinion, to which he replied: “The reply is obvious, no have to make clear it. The most effective on this planet is Leo (Messi).”
Regardless of being sidelined because of damage forward of the 2022 World Cup, Lo Celso has remained a key participant for Argentina beneath coach Lionel Scaloni. The midfielder was unequivocal in his perception that Messi deserves the title of historical past’s best, providing no want for additional rationalization.
At the moment enjoying for Actual Betis, Lo Celso performed a pivotal position in Argentina’s 2021 Copa America triumph, offering the help for Lautaro Martínez’s profitable purpose. As an integral a part of the crew, Lo Celso was additionally requested if he or his teammates put stress on Messi to take part within the upcoming World Cup. His response was clear:
“No, ultimately, it is going to be what he needs. Clearly, what all of us need, each us and all Argentinians, is for him to be there. I feel he’s having fun with himself loads. He appears actually good. As Scaloni mentioned, we’ve to maintain having fun with him, and clearly, it’s going to depend upon what he needs to do. But when it’s as much as us, after all, everybody would say sure.”
Lo Celso joins Mascherano within the debate
One other determine who weighed in on Ronaldo’s self-proclamation was Inter Miami coach and Messi’s shut buddy, Javier Mascherano. As an alternative of providing a direct rebuttal, Mascherano took a extra diplomatic strategy.
“They’re opinions; I’ve lots of respect for Cristiano, and I don’t want to investigate his opinions. It’s what he believes; it’s superb. I’ve my very own considering, and the reality is, it’s not that (his opinion),” Mascherano acknowledged throughout a latest press convention within the crew’s preseason.
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