Former Nigeria captain Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has weighed in on the debate over the greatest footballer of all time, choosing between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo has captivated football fans for nearly two decades, with the two players collectively earning 13 Ballon d’Or awards—Messi securing eight of those.
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In a recent interview with Pulse Fun Facts, Okocha expressed his preference for Messi over Ronaldo.
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Okocha stated, “They are both GOATs, but my personal GOAT is Messi because he appears more natural to me.”
This year, both Messi and Ronaldo have been excluded from the Ballon d’Or nominations, potentially signaling the end of an era.
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