Mesut Ozil has answered a number of questions asked by his followers on social media, with one of the main talking points being his opinion on who is best out of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Ozil was quick to talk about the two players differences, but he backed his ex-Real Madrid teammate.
"Messi has proven to be one of the best in Spain, but Cristiano was the best in every country he has played in," Ozil commented.
Ozil was also asked about Sergio Ramos and whether he is the best defender in the world.
"He has been world class for over a decade and has become a great leader. His ambition and desire to win is amazing, and I would say he is the best defender of my generation," Ozil stated.
The Arsenal midfielder, who has been surrounded by constant rumours regarding his future at the London club, seems as though he is edging closer to an exit, with Fenerbahce said to be interested in his services.
Ozil's contract with the Gunners ends in June and he has stated that he wants to continue playing football after Arsenal.
"I'm sure I will continue playing. There are two countries where I would like to play: Turkey and the United States," Ozil noted.
"If I did it in Turkey, it would only be for Fenerbahce. They were the team I supported when I was a child; every Turkish person who grows up in Germany follows a Turkish team too, and Fenerbahce are like Real Madrid in Spain. The biggest club in the country."
Another controversial issue was Ozil's departure from the German national team, however he was quick to deny that he had any regrets.
"I have great memories of playing for the German national team. We won the World Cup in 2014 and I was part of a great era for German football, I have no regrets playing for them." Ozil wrote.
"Much has been said about how I finished, but I do not regret my decision."
barcaisinmydna
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I can tell by not reading yet that Ozil prefer Cristiano over Leo😂
99plus1
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I don't know what else people want!! Individually messi is ahead... Highest golden boot in history, Highest ballon'dor in history.. on many occasions Messi has been compared to Pele and Maradona in a conversation of who is the number one in the history of soccer which Ronaldo's name never appeared for once, some legends even said Ronaldo Delima is deadly than him. The place Ronaldo's name ever comes out is only when compared with Messi and his fans will come here and start screaming whenever they hear his teammate or his coach call him the best. "ALL FOOTBALL" please stop giving this people headache please, make them happy one day and compare their Ronaldo with Pele and Maradona at least for once because they will never rest until that happens please i beg.
Leprechaun7
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He has said it all Messi is one of the best in Spain, but Cristiano Ronaldo has proved to be the best in every country he played in, even his own country, Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest of all time. It's the fact. He has conquered all countries he played in.
Leprechaun7
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Y'all fail to understand something, being very good at football doesn't make you the GOAT, if it were so, Neymar, Kevin de bryune, and so many other very good players are supposed to be called GOATS alongside Ronaldo and Messi. Football consists of consistency, leadership, hardwork, talent, training, being able to handle pressure, when I say consistency, I mean being able to leave your comfort zone and still be able to deliver. And guys to be very honest, Messi doesn't have that capability to handle the pressure outside his comfort zone. Ronaldo has gone to different countries and conquered, he has gone to different leagues and has proved to be the best. He has won international trophies and trophies of different kinds, but Messi only has Spanish trophies and nothing more. For me, I can't call someone that is only good at camp nou a GOAT, Messi is good, he is a magician but he is not a GOAT. If you're a football fan and you're truthful to yourself, you'll see that if Ronaldo started at real Madrid, he would have more balon d'Ors and more personal achievements that Messi. He came from man United and overtook Messi's goal tallly in la Liga. THAT IS MY GOAT, RONALDO IS A KING, A GOAT, he's like daenerys, he conquers anywhere he goes. Respect the GOAT
Latdlmopty
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I agreed with Ozil. It’s simple. You said it your self. My question is, Do you know why Ronaldo is not the best in Spain?? Ans:: Because Messi is present....Hope you know what that means. I will make it easy for you Ozil. Ronald can only be the best where there is no Messi. PERIOD!!!!!! It means any where there is Messi, Ronaldo will of course shine but will not take the glory from Messi...Remember Ronald went to Spain and played there also. He overtake everyone except Messi. Why is he not the best in Spain??
Rasklmpsy
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As a Messi fan, I have no grudge with ozil's choice and comment on choosing between messi and Ronaldo because, it is his opinion. Though I saw it as a way of trying to show love to his ex teammate because his reason does not make sense. The same old story of playing in different leagues. I would be glad to hear any of ronaldo's fans say this and this are the things which ronaldo does better than messi on the field of play and that's why he said ronaldo is better than messi. After all, there's no award for most traveled player.
Vino97
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Y'all fail to understand something, being very good at football doesn't make you the GOAT, if it were so, Neymar, Kevin de bryune, and so many other very good players are supposed to be called GOATS alongside Ronaldo and Messi. Football consists of consistency, leadership, hardwork, talent, training, being able to handle pressure, when I say consistency, I mean being able to leave your comfort zone and still be able to deliver. And guys to be very honest, Messi doesn't have that capability to handle the pressure outside his comfort zone. Ronaldo has gone to different countries and conquered, he has gone to different leagues and has proved to be the best. He has won international trophies and trophies of different kinds, but Messi only has Spanish trophies and nothing more. For me, I can't call someone that is only good at camp nou a GOAT, Messi is good, he is a magician but he is not a GOAT. If you're a football fan and you're truthful to yourself, you'll see that if Ronaldo started at real Madrid, he would have more balon d'Ors and more personal achievements that Messi. He came from man United and overtook Messi's goal tallly in la Liga. THAT IS MY GOAT, RONALDO IS A KING, A GOAT, he's like daenerys, he conquers anywhere he goes. Respect the GOAT
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Why would you say Messi doesn't have the capability to handle pressure outside his comfort zone when he hasn't even play for another club and underperformed? You're trying to make a point at the same time trying to criticize Messi. Ronaldo has been to different countries and make a mark, that's true but Messi has destroyed almost all the big teams in the top five leagues without even playing in their leagues. Do you think Messi wouldn't perform if he moves to a different team in different country? Is it a crime to pledge your support to one team? Stop finding faults on Messi. He won 6 ballon D'or not only because of his performance in Spain but the world. If Messi decides to play in different leagues he'll still perform and be the best in those leagues, this is fact!
Fcb10forevEr
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He has said it all Messi is one of the best in Spain, but Cristiano Ronaldo has proved to be the best in every country he played in, even his own country, Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest of all time. It's the fact. He has conquered all countries he played in.
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He didn't conquered spain🤡he hardly won a league in his 10 Yr span in Spain 😂😂😩
barcaisinmydna
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I can tell by not reading yet that Ozil prefer Cristiano over Leo😂
I read just now and I was right😂
Dreydarl
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Why would you say Messi doesn't have the capability to handle pressure outside his comfort zone when he hasn't even play for another club and underperformed? You're trying to make a point at the same time trying to criticize Messi. Ronaldo has been to different countries and make a mark, that's true but Messi has destroyed almost all the big teams in the top five leagues without even playing in their leagues. Do you think Messi wouldn't perform if he moves to a different team in different country? Is it a crime to pledge your support to one team? Stop finding faults on Messi. He won 6 ballon D'or not only because of his performance in Spain but the world. If Messi decides to play in different leagues he'll still perform and be the best in those leagues, this is fact!
Staying in one club means staying in your comfort zone when it comes to Messi, but when we talk about Totti, Ramos and other players who stayed at a club for almost there whole life it is called Loyalty. Jst leave these hypocrites, let them keep dwelling in there stupidity
DeRhoze
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I can tell by not reading yet that Ozil prefer Cristiano over Leo😂
Don't mind ozil....Because cr7 played in other country he is now better than the ALIEN a.k.a 6OAT?....Thiago silva is better than sergio ramos then, since ramos is still in spain.
barcaisinmydna
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He has said it all Messi is one of the best in Spain, but Cristiano Ronaldo has proved to be the best in every country he played in, even his own country, Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest of all time. It's the fact. He has conquered all countries he played in.
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Messi is the goat and it is fact
SaurabDhakal10_7
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He has said it all Messi is one of the best in Spain, but Cristiano Ronaldo has proved to be the best in every country he played in, even his own country, Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest of all time. It's the fact. He has conquered all countries he played in.
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Messi doesn't need to play in different countries to prove he is the best. He is just 2,3 goals behind cristiano in scoring against epl top sides and messi didn't even play there whereas ronaldo spent so many seasons there.