Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben has shared his thoughts on the ongoing Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi debate.
Robben, now 41, had an illustrious career, playing for clubs such as Groningen, PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.
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The Dutch winger is regarded as one of the finest of his generation, having secured numerous titles, including the Premier League and the Champions League. ..Continue Reading
Throughout his career, Robben competed against both Ronaldo and Messi.
With the enduring debate between Ronaldo and Messi remaining a hot topic, Robben has previously weighed in on the discussion.
According to a report by The Express last year, Robben discussed the topic of tricky players on the TOUZANI YouTube channel.
The Dutchman said: “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.”
Messi had an illustrious career in Europe, becoming a legendary figure at Barcelona before making a heartfelt departure to join Paris Saint Germain in 2021.
After spending two years in Paris, Messi transitioned to Major League Soccer by signing with Inter Miami in 2023.
In the United States, he reunited with former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez.
Together, they have claimed victories in the Leagues Cup and the Supporters’ Shield.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has maintained his impressive goal-scoring form in the Middle East, netting 87 goals in 95 matches for Al Nassr across all competitions. He also won the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.
