Angel Di Maria Declares Messi Greatest Over Ronaldo

Angel Di Maria has firmly endorsed Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time, countering Cristiano Ronaldo's self-proclamation as the best. Di Maria, who played alongside both stars, emphasized Messi's superiority based on metrics such as their respective Ballon d'Or wins—Messi with eight and Ronaldo with five—and Messi's international successes, including the FIFA World Cup. In multiple interviews, Di Maria pointed out that Ronaldo's claims are typical of his personality, stating he was 'born in the wrong generation' due to Messi's unmatched talent. He highlighted the significant differences in their achievements and playing styles, asserting that Messi plays as if it were a casual game in his backyard. Di Maria's remarks come in the context of ongoing debates regarding the two players' legacies, with each having a substantial following. Despite the rivalry, he acknowledged Ronaldo's impressive goal-scoring record but maintained that Messi stands out as the best in history.