Ryan Giggs correctly predicted that Cristiano Ronaldo would take a swipe at Lionel Messi playing his entire senior career at Barcelona.
Juventus superstar Ronaldo, 34, recently fired out a shot at the Barca captain, 32, for the fact that he won the Champions League with more than one club.
But Manchester United legend Giggs, 45, said after Ronaldo's stunning move to Juventus last summer that the ex-Real Madrid star would play his 'I've played in three countries' card.
"I'm surprised that he would leave Real Madrid and go to Italy," the Wales boss said at the time.
"I think it's a big challenge for him but he's going to a huge club.
"Having that on your CV... Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus. It's some CV. It will be a challenge for him at 33.
"He's obsessed with being better than Messi. 'I did it in England, I did it in Spain, I'm going to do it in Italy. I did it with Portugal.'
"So maybe that will be his argument when [he thinks] 'Am I better than Messi?'"
Ronaldo might have taken a cheeky dig at Messi with his Champions League comments, but the Portugal captain did praise his fellow five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
"Messi is an excellent player who will be remembered not just for his Ballon d'Or wins, but also for having improved -- like me -- year after year," he explained in the DAZN documentary 'The Making Of.'
"I wake up every morning with the idea in my head of training with the objective of achieving something more, not just to earn money.
"Thank God, I don't lack money, so what I want to earn is a place in the history of football."
Is Giggs right? Should Ronaldo stop with his 'obsession' over Messi?
Let us know in the comments.
YourHighness
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Messi is compared to Pele and Maradona, and let’s his fans and work on the field do the talking... Ronaldo is compared to Messi and keeps saying he is the best in interviews... Ronaldo is compared
YourHighness
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Why Messi is so good: Natural talent, and got the love of football. Why Ronaldo is good: Wants to be better than Messi.
fidbknr
94
I had an argument with my older friend,he said CR7 was better than Messi bcos he has played in different countries. He said that Messi shd also leave Barcelona to prove himself. So I asked who is better btn CR7 and Pele,and he was like Pele is incomparable. That Pele is the greatest. Then I asked him if he knew Pele only played for 2 teams mainly- Santos and Brazil. Santos not even a European club. The guy couldn't even argue properly now. The point is u can't say one is better bcos they have played for more clubs. They are players who have played for more clubs than even CR7 but I wouldn't say those players are/were better than CR7. Ibrahimovic,Eto'o ,Torres, Clarence Sidolf,and more- these guys have played for more clubs ,won more. But doesn't mean they are better....
Daoaeknpu
76
i don't get why this subject is still being used . who gives a shit where messi plays or ronaldo plays . they are both great players and have both achieved things noone can achieve for awhile . just enjoy them while they are still playing . soon they will retire and football will go back to the old days where a player scores 30goals a season is amazing. whereas these guys have scored 40+ season in season out .
fidbknr
55
I believe Giggs is right. Everyone who has understanding can agree too . CR7 is truly obsessed with Messi more than Messi is obsessed with him. I don't think Messi is obsessed with CR7 at all. I believe it's bcos deep down his heart ,CR7 knows Messi is the talent. I mean u can't be obsessed with something/ someone u knw u are better than . Me in class I was always obsessed with Chemistry bcos I always wanted to do better in it ,it always used to give me problems. Not Math , sometimes I never even used to go thru math but I would still pass it...I do admire CR7 a lot though. Both he and Messi shd be respected. They have done a lot for football.