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THE BATTLE FOR NUMBER ONE: THE DEBATE CONTINUES

This Messi-Cristiano comparison is baseless in my opinion, I was discussing it with a friend who is also a CR fan but says the Messi goal vs. Bayern Munich seems too exquisite for Ronaldo to pull off. Even if he did score, it would not be in that fashion, and I was like… heck yeah! It would not. Ronaldo wouldn't have done it in same fashion instead he'd shoot, my friend said. And I was like so? Cristiano should dribble too and score, will you then approve? And even if he does it...someone somewhere will say he's a copycat. This unfair comparison doesn’t go down well with me. It's best you admit preference…simple.
Sentimentally I'm attached to Cristiano because he once played for Manchester United (My favorite team). I expect fans of either player to have other preferences as to why each are favorites for them, But to deny either one their earned place in football's history over who's number one is total crap. We knew/know Cristiano because of his exploits. He made the name (CR7) by being himself, same goes for Messi. Why do we now want the other to be like one?
Who knew Pele for his footwork or Maradona for his rampant goal scoring ability? We have two players that have successfully combined both at such great consistent and phenomenal levels where ‘awe’ doesn’t even suffice anymore in use of admiration for both players. All the media does is make fuss out of nothing, two individuals can never be the same Most of us won't like our parents comparing us to other kids, if so why is it different for Messi and Cristiano?
On paper and on the pitch, they're both phenomenal, Legends in my own opinion. Any manager will work with what he has, and you wouldn’t expect them to say any less of the players or the team under their management. In fact, the rivalry between these two great footballers is what has taken them to such great heights of achievements and unbelievable records which will take a very long time for any player in our current or future generations to reach before even surpassing them.
Select your pick to your preference and however your personal perspective and footballing logic as to why you think either is better in your team is yours to own and others to respect and let it be. Don't try to justify your choice by undermining the other who is equally just as good in every aspect of the game however different in style. Going by the statistical analysis, and running the numbers, yes, Messi gets the slight advantage over Cristiano. All that is now left is assumptions; what if Ronaldo had stayed in Manchester just as long?, could he have earned more titles?, carried the team to UCL glory, maybe. But it is what it is, one player cannot make a team, and a team is as strong as its weakest link, enough said...

I’m a fan of both players truthfully, the magic Messi performs and the awe of Cristiano’s incredible ability is unparalleled. What we are witnessing is a privilege that will begin to be cherished once these two players hang up their boots. I for one see Cristiano hanging his first, but till then…sit back and be wowed, this won't be for long!

Player Ratings courtesy goal.com, season 2014/15 stats courtesy footyroom.com

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