There are lots of talks and debates on which among them is better, Ronaldo or Messi? I would say, both are incredible players, the once-in-a-generation kind of players. There can be no doubt about that. Both of them have broken all possible records and with many more years of good football left in them, we can expect lot more. If today, these two players are playing at such an incredible level, it is simply because both of them drive one another. Had it not been for Messi, Ronaldo would not have worked that much harder with his game and vice versa. While both Ronaldo and Messi have mutual respect and admiration for one another, somehow, many fans miss this part. It is one thing to debate which of them is better and quite another to pull one or the other down to prove your point. This is where I think, a lot of fans get it wrong. Ronaldo fans take pot-shots at Messi, cheering every missed penalty or failure and this is reciprocated by Messi fans who will take digs at Ronaldo, calling him Penaldo and all kinds of other stuff. Logically, it should be just the opposite since day-in and day out these two have been performing. What more can one ask? On the field, both Messi and Ronaldo are magicians who mesmerise their fans with their skill, hard-work and artistry. In fact, the present generation must consider themselves fortunate to have been able to watch the two footballing greats in action in the same eras. Which other generation can boast of that? Ronaldo has been a clinical finisher in this World Cup while Messi in last night’s high pressure game showed yet again how good he is with incredible control and finish. Instead of pulling them down depending on whose side we are in, let us simply sit back and enjoy their breathtaking football.
warm regards, Sandeep Heble Panjim – Goa Ph – 9326129171
