Nothing else needs to be said — Liverpool star finally settles Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate

Nothing else needs to be said — Liverpool star finally settles Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 22:00 - 29.02.2024

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has picked a side in the never-ending GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will rage on for decades to come.

Despite their careers seemingly winding down, the two football icons continue to dominate football conversations everywhere. 

Lionel Messi was awarded his 8th Ballon d'Or last year, putting him 3 clear of closest challenger and eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or Award || Credit: X
Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or Award || Credit: X

Trent Alexander-Arnold picks Messi over Ronaldo

As the GOAT debate rages on, Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold clearly feels Messi has the edge. 

Another topic added to the GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Lionel Messi (R).
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Speaking to TalkSport via AlbicelesteTalk, Trent said:

"Nothing else needs to be said about Messi, the best player ever. 

Trent-Alexander Arnold in action for Liverpool || Credit: X
Trent-Alexander Arnold in action for Liverpool

"As he’s getting older, it’s still magic to watch him. He’s something that I don’t think I’ll ever see again. I’m just trying to enjoy every minute watching him.”

Messi, who now stars for Inter Miami, will be looking to bow out on a high when he leads Argentina to the Copa America this summer.

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