Carragher makes staggering assertion on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, says ‘I do not even suppose it is shut’

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably two of the best footballers in historical past. The pair have dominated Europe for greater than 15 years, successful numerous home and Champions League titles. Messi is at the moment taking part in his commerce on the MLS with David Beckham co-owned aspect Inter Miami. Meanwhile, Ronaldo performs for Saudi Pro League staff Al Nassr.

One of the trophies lacking in Ronaldo’s glittering cupboard is the FIFA World Cup, one thing which Messi claimed final yr. The Barcelona legend captained Argentina to victory in opposition to France on the FIFA World Cup closing, in Qatar in December 2022. Messi was adjudged because the Best Player of the Tournament and was additionally the second-highest goal-scorer, behind Kylian Mbappe.

Speaking on CBS Sports, former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher joined the Ronaldo-Messi debate and made a staggering assertion. “It was never a debate! (Cristiano) Ronaldo was nowhere near the level of (Lionel) Messi. Ronaldo was one of the greatest goalscorers of all time, Messi is the greatest in history of all time. It’s not even close. Just because Ronaldo scored goals, Messi scored goals and was an unbelievable player. I don’t even think it’s close,” he stated.

Carragher additional acknowledged that he by no means had any bias in direction of Messi, as he had criticised him prior to now, and the Argentine responded to him on Instagram, calling him a donkey. “That shows I’ve got no bias. He still calls me a donkey, and I’m going for Messi,” he stated.

Meanwhile, CBS Sports host Kate Abdo revealed that the programme as soon as invited Messi to come back to the present, however he rejected the provide as a result of presence of Carragher. “You know that we made an official invitation, extended one to Inter Miami and asked him (Messi) to come on the show, and you know what the official response was from Inter Miami? Apparently, Lionel Messi will not be doing any television show that Jamie Carragher is a part of.”