Paris St. Germain defender Sergio Ramos has chosen Lionel Messi as the 'Greatest footballer of all time' ahead of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. Ramos snubbed his former Real Madrid teammate in the GOAT debate and said that the Argentine World Cup-winning captain is the best player ever produced.
Ramos and Messi are currently teammates at Paris Saint-Germain. However, the history of their relationship on the field does not have a savoury past, with the two stars having turned out for arch-rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona during their time in Spain. the duo have been involved many on-field scuffles during this period but they have seemingly put their differences aside.
In fact, the tables have turned quite a bit, with Ramos and Messi even lining up together to face Ronaldo in a recent friendly match between PSG and Riyadh XI. Speaking to PSG TV, as quoted by SportsBible, the Spanish defender said that after 'suffering' for many years playing against Messi, he is finally getting the chance to enjoy him.
"There was suffering for several years playing against Messi," the 36-year-old told PSG TV, " I am now enjoying him. He is the best player football has ever produced."
The Spanish defender said that it was better to have the World Cup winner as a teammate rather than as an opponent, while also opening up about how much their relationship has improved since the two arrived in Spain.
"My relationship with Messi is excellent. There is great respect between the players and a healthy state of mind. Of course it's better to have him [Messi] as a teammate. Whenever you are given the choice of having Messi with or against you, the answer is quick and sincere," said Ramos.
Messi and Ramos could once again take the field together on Saturday as PSG will face Toulouse in Ligue 1. The Parisian club is currently top of the table, five points ahead of Marseille.
