Luis Diaz, a Liverpool player, has weighed in on the never-ending discussion between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Both legends are regarded as the best players of all time, with fans always debating which is the better player.
Diaz is having an outstanding first season with Liverpool, and he was the driving force behind their Champions League semi-final second leg win over Villarreal on May 3.
The Colombian winger claimed (via Mundo Deportivo) that he prefers Barcelona to Real Madrid, adding that Lionel Messi is his preferred player over Cristiano Ronaldo.
During their tenure in La Liga, Messi and Ronaldo developed a fierce rivalry at Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively.
In 778 games with Barcelona, Lionel Messi scored 672 goals and added 303 assists. During his time in Catalonia, he earned nine 'Player of the Year' accolades and seven Ballon d'Or trophies.
Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, has 450 goals and 132 assists in 438 Real Madrid appearances. The Portuguese international has won the Ballon d'Or five times and been awarded 'Player of the Year' twice in La Liga.
This season, the tandem has faced two quite different campaigns.
From a team standpoint, Lionel Messi has been successful in Paris Saint-Germain, winning the Ligue 1 title. However, his performances have been criticised for being sloppy, and the Argentinian has yet to reach the heights that before him at Barcelona.
In 31 games for Paris Saint-Germain this season, Messi has nine goals and 13 assists.
Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible goal-scoring exploits have continued in his second stay at Manchester United. He is presently in third place in the Premier League scoring charts with 18 goals, trailing only Mohamed Salah (22) and Son Heung Min (19).
He has scored 24 goals and added three assists in 38 games across all competitions.
However, the 37-year-old has been unable to halt United's massive decline this season, which has seen the Red Devils drop to rock bottom. They have been eliminated from all cup competitions and are unlikely to finish in the top four.
Make the most of your time with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo while you still have it.
The debate about which of the two iconic stars is superior can last all day. However, the duo's time in the sport is coming to an end, since they are now both in their mid-thirties.
We've come to the end of what has been an incredible battle between two of the best players in history. Questions about their current form and contributions have been asked throughout the season, which is a testament to their incredible talent.
There will never be another rivalry quite like this after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo hang up their boots.
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