Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have exceptional mindsets which put them beyond the reach of any players aspiring to match their greatness in football.
Jesus is currently overseeing the mid-season domestic break with Fenerbahçe, where he is guiding the Turkish giants in a series of friendlies. The Portuguese boss has been discussing various topics with the media during the Super Lig hiatus, with the subject of Ronaldo and Messi leading Jesus to state that both players are beyond reach of their peers.
“It is true that Ronaldo is no longer the same and Messi is no longer the same, but those close to being near the top of the world are still a long way from either of these two,” Jesus said.
“Ronaldo is 37 years old. Financially, he doesn't need football for anything, because football has already given him everything. But he plays as he did in his early years: with great passion and the will to succeed.
“There are other players who could reach the top, but they will never reach it because they have other pleasures besides the pleasure of playing football. These two [Ronaldo and Messi] always put football ahead of their individual pleasures.
“For Ronaldo and Messi, football is passion and pleasure.”
Amgnonijunior
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One is G.O.A.T and other one is Alien 👽.. No one can ever replace Messi and Ronaldo
Nauadosu
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At least someone says all the truth
Podabilry
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Haaland and Mbappe with more efforts will easily reach or surpass Cristiano's level because Cristiano is just a goal scorer and not all round player like Messi. For you to reach the ability of Messi you must be Cristiano' + Dybruna+ Xavi=Messi. So no player will ever get to the level of Messi. Messi can initiate attached,carry on attack and finish attach but Cristiano is just only a finisher and that why in Euro2016, Euro2020 and nations leagues Cristiano was highest goals scorer but he was never best in any international competition in his career. Messi has won about 5 best player award in international competitions including the world 🌎 cup winning the golden ball for best player. At copa america 🇺🇸 Messi won the title, won highest goals scorer award, won highest assist award and won best player award in same competition. Messi has highest numbers of golden shoes and highest numbers of assist in football history, even with 150 matches less than Cristiano. So many player with more hard works,discipline and dedication they will surprise 🎁 cristiano's levels. Cristiano is only Cristiano' when he scores but without goal cristiano is like other players but With or without goal Messi is still Messi. Cristiano is no more relevant because he doesn't score again , he can't create goal for himself or for mate but depend on his mate but when Messi don't score he create for mates.