Jamie Carragher confidently ended the Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi GOAT debate
On the CBS Sports Golazo set in Miami, Carragher participated in a six-person panel, engaging in discussions and fielding questions from fans. When asked about the enduring debate between Messi and Ronaldo, he unequivocally chose Messi, confidently asserting that there "is no debate."
“There was never a discussion and Ronaldo was not close in any way to Messi. Ronaldo is one of the greatest goalscorers in history, but Messi is the greatest player in history.”
Carragher's stance faced opposition from a panel member, Charlie Davies, who contended that the former Liverpool star harbored a dislike for Ronaldo. This panelist argued in favor of Ronaldo, asserting that there was a time when the debate over who was the better all-around player was close, particularly citing the Portuguese star's tenure at Manchester United.
"He wasn't at his prime at United," argued Carragher. "Of course, he was a great player, but I think he was at his best at Real Madrid." When asked if the Real Madrid of Ronaldo compared to the Argentine, Carragher said: "It's not Messi [level]. I don't think it's [close.]"
The panel swiftly reminded Carragher of past incidents, pointing out that Messi had previously referred to him as a donkey. Additionally, they noted that Ronaldo had seemingly ignored him while acknowledging the rest of the Sky Sports pitchside team during his time at Manchester United.
Carragher shared, "I had a little dig at Ronaldo early in the season. I did not think it was a great signing for United. And I used the example of Messi. I did not think Messi was a great signing for PSG," he continued.
Presenter David Jones interjected, "That was on Monday Night Football, wasn't it?" Carragher confirmed, "Yeah, it was on Monday Night Football, and I got a private message on Instagram." Jones inquired, "From the man himself?" Carragher responded, "From the man himself. I will not be showing private messages, but he basically called me a donkey.
MUSULOMS
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there is nothing to end the guy is just delusional..the debate will never end for as longer as those two are still playing the beautiful game called football... Imagine Saying he's not close 😅😂all he does is talk talk (Cafu) was right what has he won in his Career so that we can compare it CR7 career he's simply delusional that all...the guy has 870 goals the most in the history of football by non and when you talk of accolades just unmentionable...The audacity to say that just should be considered has a crime in football cause he has no right, even if you hurt someone something you can just see period..
romanisamson
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he should spend time thinking of what he did in his career than spending time thinking of what to say about Ronaldo
jobbelmptu
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the only goal he scored in his career is an own goal. pains go kill you there.
namadilnot
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because of his current situation with Messi that why he is demoting Ronaldo, indeed a donkey trying to please Messi.
Lord_B
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The discussion everyday: "Ronaldo isn't close to messi, and there was never a discussion"
Cairo20
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jamie carragher was not close to any footballer even in the amateur leagues and is not even close to any pundit or journalist.
Adam_kingz
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No one can keep up with the GOAT.. Messi is infinity...
itz_me_ojei
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🚨 Biggest Individual award in Football: ⭐Ballon d'Or Messi - 8 ✅ Ronaldo 5 . 🚨 Biggest Individual award in Sports: ⭐Laureus Best Sportsman Award Messi - 2 ✅ Ronaldo 00 . 🚨 Biggest Tournament in Football: 🏆World Cup Messi - 1 ✅ Ronaldo - 00 . 🚨 Most Prestigious POTT in Football: 🎗️World Cup Golden Ball Messi - 2 ✅ Ronaldo - 00 . 🚨 Most Prestigious Goal scoring award in Football ⭐European Golden Shoe Messi - 6 ✅ Ronaldo - 4 . 🚨 Most Prestigious Assist award in Football: ⭐IFFHS BEST Playmaker award Messi - 5✅ Ronaldo - 00 . Just a baseless forced debate. There is only one GOAT of football. He is from Rosario.🐐🇦🇷
F-legend
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He take him up🤣🤣🤣 that means ronaldo has been standing, and also a GOAT for long.
sarabia007
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I don't understand why a sincere Hunan being will watch Messi play football and watch Ronaldo play football and thinks Ronaldo is better,this should be a good proof that the word LIE exist
geegoldx
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🚨 Biggest Individual award in Football: ⭐Ballon d'Or Messi - 8 ✅ Ronaldo 5 . 🚨 Biggest Individual award in Sports: ⭐Laureus Best Sportsman Award Messi - 2 ✅ Ronaldo 00 . 🚨 Biggest Tournament in Football: 🏆World Cup Messi - 1 ✅ Ronaldo - 00 . 🚨 Most Prestigious POTT in Football: 🎗️World Cup Golden Ball Messi - 2 ✅ Ronaldo - 00 . 🚨 Most Prestigious Goal scoring award in Football ⭐European Golden Shoe Messi - 6 ✅ Ronaldo - 4 . 🚨 Most Prestigious Assist award in Football: ⭐IFFHS BEST Playmaker award Messi - 5✅ Ronaldo - 00 . Just a baseless forced debate. There is only one GOAT of football. He is from Rosario.🐐🇦🇷
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Bro forget awards, look at the way they play, if Messi have lesser trophies and 4 ballon d’or, without World Cup, he is still better than Ronaldo. That guy plays like he’s from another planet
sarabia007
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is only fools that think Ronaldo is better. I don't know if the actually watch football
they prefer Ronaldo because of six packs and media influence and they are mixing it with football
doodenoptz
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I don't understand why a sincere Hunan being will watch Messi play football and watch Ronaldo play football and thinks Ronaldo is better,this should be a good proof that the word LIE exist
is only fools that think Ronaldo is better. I don't know if the actually watch football