‘Messi is a genius, but I’m still a die-hard Ronaldo fan’

To me, Messi is a superstar artist on the field, but Ronaldo is more inspiring.

Comparing two football legends Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) and Lionel Messi (M10) is an eternal topic, always attracting heated debate from fans.

As a football fan, I don’t want to downplay the value of either of these two players. However, if forced to choose, I believe that CR7 possesses many factors that make him better than M10, so I am a die-hard fan of CR7.

1. Adaptability

Ronaldo shines in many environments: CR7 has achieved great success at famous clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. He is always the leader who leads the team to glory, despite different environments and teammates.

Messi has only been successful in one shirt. Although Messi has been with Barcelona for a long time and has achieved many brilliant achievements, the fact that he only shines in one environment will make many people, including me, question M10’s adaptability. No matter how brave a dragon is, if it only stays in one sea, is it any different from a stagnant pond?

2. Inspiration for the younger generation of players

Although he does not possess the natural talent of Messi, Ronaldo has made up for it with his hard work and relentless efforts. The image of Ronaldo diligently practicing, going to the gym, and cultivating a brave competitive spirit is a great source of inspiration for the younger generation, encouraging them to pursue their dreams, such as Kylian Mbappe.

As for Messi – a natural genius, however, I find him less inspiring in his efforts than Ronaldo.

3. Skills and ability to compete

Messi is famous for his amazing dribbling, passing and assisting abilities. Especially recreating the dribbling past many opponents and then scoring a goal like Maradona. However, his finishing, free kick and header skills are not as impressive as Ronaldo’s. I think CR7 is slightly better because of his more comprehensive skills.

Ronaldo is a goal machine and Messi is an artist on the pitch. But unfortunately, I am not a dreamer.