Fernando Alonso is the latest fan to open the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate, after admitting he was a Real Madrid supporter but thought the Argentine was the best player in the world.
The Spanish Formula One driver was taking part in a press day in Argentina ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, and opened up about his love of the game.
World champion Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday’s race on pole, but Alonso was more interested in discussing the players that light up the pitch.
He said: “I’m a Real Madrid fan but Messi is the best player in the world. I really like Argentine players like Gonzalo Higuain and Fernando Gago. I’ve gone to the Camp Nou just to see Messi.”
Many football fans have debated which of the players is the better, as between them they’ve won the Balon d’Or – or variation of it – eight times, with Messi currently leading Ronaldo five to three.
Alongside the individual trophies, they compete each week as Barcelona and Los Blancos fight for the La Liga title, with Messi’s side the current champions.
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