Why Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Messi (Ending the Ronaldo vs Messi debate) (MEGATHREAD)

[Darkeningstar]

Messi is better, btw.
Cristiano is top 5 all time

 

[cytoplasm]

Ronaldo the Brazilian is a player pumped up by the media more than Ronaldo and Messi. And that's saying a lot

The fans pump him, not media. That would be zidane

 

[Darkeningstar]

The fans pump him, not media. That would be Zidane.

Fans are subjugated by what the media narrative often puts across. Ronaldo Nazario is Brazilian and mirrored the fairytale of the talent that without the injuries, bla bla... That alone is enough. In general, it is enough to see how some things are treated: see Tony Kroos.

 

[cytoplasm]

Fans are subjugated by what the media narrative often puts across. Ronaldo Nazario is Brazilian and mirrored the fairytale of the talent that without the injuries, bla bla... That alone is enough. In general, it is enough to see how some things are treated: see Tony Kroos.

He was certainly the best player between Maradona and messi/ronaldo eras, and he did have his major injuries at 23-24 yo

 

[Darkeningstar]

He was certainly the best player between Maradona and messi/ronaldo eras, and he did have his major injuries at 23-24 yo

That for sure

 

[spark]

Ronaldo the Brazilian is a player pumped up by the media more than Ronaldo and Messi. And that's saying a lot

R9 was among the most talented players ever

 

[Darkeningstar]

R9 was among the most talented players ever

I do not dispute his talent, however, if we were talking only about talent then Neymar would have to be reevaluated.

Unfortunately, he actually had a compromising injury (R9)

 

[spark]

I do not dispute his talent, however, if we were talking only about talent then Neymar would have to be reevaluated.

Unfortunately, he actually had a compromising injury (R9)

he still managed to come back and give an insane WC performance

 

[Darkeningstar]

he still managed to come back and give an insane WC performance

True, however in the final he was a bit disappointing despite the two goals. Especially in the first half