Argentina legend Diego Maradona has waded into the debate over who is better – Cristiano Ronaldo or Leo Messi.
And the ex-Barcelona forward says the topic is rather pointless as both as as good as each other and play at the same level.
The pair have been focus of much debate in pubs and bars across the world, and even footballing legends from down the years have lined up to give their opinion on who is the better of the two.
The two forwards and rivals have been in imperious form for years, and once again this season have been outstanding. Ronaldo has netted 54 times for his club, with Messi just behind on 53.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Maradona said: “It’s not the case that Messi is better than Ronaldo or Ronaldo is better than Messi. I think they are at the same level. Cristiano is a predator in front of goal. You can’t let Cristiano shoot from anywhere in the opposition half.
“Goalkeepers are scared of him. You have to be honest, goalkeepers are scared of Cristiano. They are not so scared of Messi in those areas because he doesn’t have the same power as Cristiano. Cristiano is an incredible professional. I think at this present time he is right up there at Messi’s level.”
