Rodri Weighs In: Messi vs. Ronaldo – The Ultimate Debate

During an appearance on the Spanish show El Hormiguero, Rodri, the Manchester City and Spain midfielder, reflected on the recent Ballon d'Or ceremony. He addressed the speculation surrounding Vinícius Jr.'s absence and the buzz surrounding the award. Rodri admitted attending the event without high expectations, though upon arriving in Paris, he noticed growing excitement with fans chanting his name. However, he took the opportunity to share his thoughts on the age-old debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. For Rodri, the choice is obvious: Lionel Messi is, in his opinion, the greatest player in history. He praised Messi's natural brilliance, highlighting how the Argentine consistently excelled across the field. In comparison, he acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo's achievements but attributed them more to hard work than innate talent. Rodri concluded that anyone who has played against both players can clearly see Messi's superiority.