'It's like choosing between two beautiful women': French World Cup Winner Perfectly Sums Up the Impossible Task of Picking Between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

While their domination in Europe has ceased, the football world continues to remain divided over the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi GOAT debate. The enthusiasts of both players have left no stone unturned in proving their idol better and more deserved for the fictitious "Greatest of All Time" title. The exercise has continued for over a decade and does not seem to die down any time soon. While many have picked their side in the never-ending debate, there is a chunk of the experts who could not zero in on one name and considers both as the best. Former French footballer Emmanuel Laurent Petit is a part of  this category.

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Emmanuel Laurent Petit On Picking Between Messi and Ronaldo

The World Cup-winning Frenchman has told YaySweepstakes.com when asked for his take on the GOAT conversation: “Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on 1000 goals, but there is no way I could ever choose between him or Lionel Messi."

“That’s like asking which supercar you like the most or which food or which beautiful woman. Messi, Ronaldo, Pele, Diego Maradona, Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff, Zinedine Zidane. Don’t ask me! I love them all.”

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had an incredible rivalry when the two were a part of the La Liga. The El-classics always had an extra buzz as it was not just FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, it also used to be Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo. Both Ronaldo and Messi exited the Spanish top flight after cementing their legacies for their respective clubs.

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