The Brazilian magician refuses to put Messi above Maradona, Pele, and Ronaldo.
Ronaldinho assured Messi is the best player in the world by earning his sixth Ballon d'Or in 2019, but he can only be rated as the best of his time".
The ex Barcelona star did not want to get wet with Leo as the best ever during an event in Mexico: "I am happy for Messi because he is a friend, besides he has been an icon of Barcelona."
"I do not like comparisons because it is difficult to identify who is the best in history, there is Maradona, Pele, and Ronaldo."
"I can't say Messi is the best in history, but yes he is the best in his time."
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tehaclmrst
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I personally respect your opinion, but honestly M6SSI is the greatest player in history, pele was a goals scorer, Maradona dribbling and assisting, Ronaldo goals scorer and dribbling. M6SSI is doing all that and more
Chicoz
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Messi undoubtedly is the best in this generation, but due to his lack of international trophies, I agree his not the best in history.
Benosky1
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When Messi succeeds in his country like pele,Maradona, and CR7 did, we will compare.. for now he's a one club legend. Even in Argentina he's 2nd so why then say he's the greatest😂😂😂Are you RETARD??Charity begins at home.. RONALDO -GREATEST IN PORTUGAL MARADONA- GREATEST IN ARGENTINA PELE- GREATEST IN BRAZIL MESSI-[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
nuzabkmtuy
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messi is best in the eyes of normal ppl and he is just a normal player in the eyes of legends.
Ahnaf77
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Ronaldinho indirectly wants to say he was better than Messi[Crylaugh]
Nuwiknpu
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My favorites from that era to nowadays were ( i started watching football 1998 world cup onwards ) 1st Ronaldinho then Ronaldo then Roberto carlos, Zinadine Zidane, Theirry Henry, Rooney,David Beckam, CR7, ineista, arjen robben, Messi and now neymar jr. Hope list will continue..
Venusballin
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This is what many don't want to hear! Ronaldinho has said the truth. I see some criticizing his comment. Get this straight: we are all entitled to our opinions. Your GOAT may not be my GOAT - and that's okay. I like Messi, he's a great footballer, but Cr7 is my GOAT if I were to choose. I have my reasons: Ronaldo playing in different leagues and succeeding is one of them. I also respect your reasons for saying Messi is the GAOT or Pele is, or Maradonna or Ronaldinho or anyone at all. If someone doesn't agree with you, don't insult then. Honestly, many need to grow up!
leeelrs
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i agree with with Ronaldinho messi is the greatest of his time but wat i cant say is ik the greatest of all time because every decade has a different version of football some maybe easier that the other but ive watch messi and he plays better than anyone ive seen touch a football field but u may think different