Training, focus, that's why he is the best — Roberto Carlos settles Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate

The perennial debate over the title of the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in football, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, has been the focal point of discussions for well over a decade. 

Among football enthusiasts, opinions diverge, with some ardently supporting Ronaldo, while others staunchly favor Messi. 

Roberto Carlos, the iconic Brazilian defender and revered legend of the sport, recently shared his perspective on this enduring debate, providing insights into his reasons for siding with one player over the other.

"These days, when you talk about football, you talk about Neymar, Messi, and Ronaldo and for me, Cristiano has worked to improve.

"I watch him train every day and the way he works is exciting. He wants to improve every day. That's the difference with Messi.

"Leo is a phenomenon, but that side of Cristiano, of training, professionalism, focus, motivation, success... Cristiano has an advantage over all the others."