Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel has explained why he is a huge fan of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi and not Cristiano Ronaldo.
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The 37-year-old Ronaldo is currently a free agent after his contract with Manchester United was terminated
Mikel, who played for a number of clubs in Europe, most especially Chelsea, has picked his favourite between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and explained why he doesn’t like the Portugal forward.
“I’ve never been a Ronaldo fan really,” former Chelsea midfielder Obi Mikel told Dubai Eye in an interview.
“For me, when a player has so much ego, I don’t really get it. He’s never been one of my favourite players and that’s why I always go for Messi really.”
The former Super Eagles player further believes Ronaldo’s exit from Manchester United was a horrible situation which should have been totally avoided.
“I mean, if someone comes out and gives such an interview, what makes you think, if he signs for your club in January, he won’t do the same?” he asked.
“So, I mean, every club is going to be aware of that… but listen, he is Cristiano Ronaldo; he’s one of the greatest players ever to have played the game. I think he’s going to get another club in January and continue his football career.
“But for me, it’s just a horrible scenario, he’s done so much for the club, and to see it end this way, it’s just horrible. On his part really, I would say that interview shouldn’t have been done, wrong timing as well.”
“It’s just not right. It doesn’t look right for such a player that has achieved so much in the game.”
