Former Argentina coach César Luis Menotti recently shared his thoughts on the never-ending debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Menotti, the fundamental difference lies in their approach to the game. “Messi is like an angel,” he said. “He doesn’t just showcase extraordinary talent—what amazes me even more is his ability to simplify the game.”
Menotti explained that Messi is the embodiment of team football. “He can go three minutes without touching the ball, yet he’s always alert, always prepared. In his mind, he’s already visualized not just the next move, but the one after that. He plays with a sixth sense.”
This level of awareness and selfless teamwork is what separates Messi from Cristiano Ronaldo in Menotti’s eyes. “Messi doesn’t need to prove himself through goals. His mere presence makes the team function better,” he added. In contrast, Menotti believes Ronaldo constantly needs to score to validate his worth, a contrast that underscores their different styles of brilliance.
Off the pitch, Ronaldo has been making headlines for other reasons. His son, Mini Ronaldo, is now seven years old, and the former Premier League star is reportedly planning for his son’s education in the UK. Cristiano Ronaldo has chosen Thomas’s Battersea Preparatory School in southwest London—the same school Prince George attends. According to friends, Ronaldo visited several schools during a trip to the UK last November and was particularly impressed by this one. “If it’s good enough for Prince William and Kate Middleton, it’s good enough for me,” he reportedly said.
Ronaldo is also rumored to be looking at property in Surrey, fueling speculation about a possible move away from Real Madrid in the upcoming summer. While transfer rumors swirl, fans continue to compare the two football icons in terms of legacy, impact, and influence.
But perhaps, as in the BD Cricket Match, where different players bring unique skills to the pitch, greatness doesn’t have to be measured by the same metrics. Just as one cricketer excels in bowling while another dominates with the bat, Messi and Ronaldo represent two sides of football’s same golden coin. In the end, their contributions—like a thrilling BD Cricket Match—are judged not just by numbers, but by the joy and inspiration they bring to fans around the world.