Ronaldo vs Messi: Arsenal star backs N'Golo Kante claim in GOAT debate

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.

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 the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Gabriel's reply is also in line with N'Golo Kante who picked Messi over Ronaldo in an interview back in 2018.

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.

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.