Arjen Robben has introduced a new angle to the ongoing debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time—Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo—by asking, “Does he use tricks?”
These two football icons have spent much of their careers competing for the title of the world’s best player.
Messi and Ronaldo have shattered numerous records and amassed a remarkable collection of prestigious awards…Continue Reading
Together, they have won 13 Ballons d’Or, with Messi claiming eight of them. Their extraordinary individual achievements have set a standard of excellence that few future players may ever hope to reach.
Their place among football’s all-time greats is firmly established.
Over the years, many have shared their thoughts on the debate, and now former Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich star Robben has added his voice to the conversation.
The former Netherlands international winger has told the TOUZANI YouTube channel: “You mentioned a few really big names who are very good at it.
“When I talk about it with the guys. The best ever. The best. Truly the absolute, absolute, absolute best ever, I always ask ‘does he use tricks?’.
“And then the answer is no. Messi of course, he doesn’t have tricks up his sleeve. He just does everything quickly. He has control, speed, and agility.”
Both Messi and Ronaldo are still going strong at present, with the former now 37 years of later while the latter will turn 40 in February 2025.
They are on the books in MLS and the Saudi Pro League, at Inter Miami and Al-Nassr respectively, with more goals and trophies in their sights before retirement is considered.
