Messi or Ronaldo? Arsenal star settles GOAT debate

Messi or Ronaldo? Arsenal star settles GOAT debate

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 18:50 - 03.08.2023

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has picked a side in the never-ending debate between the legendary duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is one that has been ongoing for over a decade.

Fans are split on who the true greatest is, from Africa to Europe and to every city that follows the beautiful game.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo | Getty Images

Gabriel picks between Messi and Ronaldo

Arsenal defender Gabriel | Goal.com

Arsenal defender Gabriel is the latest star to give his take on the rivalry between two of the greatest footballers in history.

The Brazilian was asked by ESPN which of the duo he prefers to which he simply responded:

"Lionel Messi."

There is a school of thought that Lionel Messi ended the GOAT debate by winning last year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

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Over the course of seven World Cup games, the Barcelona legend scored seven goals and provided three assists. He topped that off with a Golden Ball award to add to his glittering trophy cabinet.

Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina | Getty Images

Despite Ronaldo and Messi now playing their football outside Europe, with Al Nassr and Inter Miami respectively, the debate is set to rage on for many more years.

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