Teenage Bayern Munich sensation Jamal Musiala has weighed in on one of football's most debated topics, revealing why he prefers Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi over his famous arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
While both Messi and Ronaldo are now in the twilight of their careers, they are still the subject of comparisons by fans, pundits, and players alike.
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The superstar duo have been household names for close to 15 years, winning 12 Ballon d'Or awards between them, with the Argentine having seven Golden Balls to his name and the Portugal international claiming five.
While the pair draw a lot of similarities for their output and achievements, they split opinions when it comes to those who have witnessed their exploits, with some contentiously holding either one of them in higher regard than the other.
Germany international Musiala has now explained why he sees the Albiceleste captain as the better of the two.
"I used to watch a lot of great Barca games with Messi, Xavi [Hernandez], and [Andres] Iniesta," he said, according to beIN SPORTS.
"It was a joy to watch them play football… despite all my appreciation for Cristiano [Ronaldo], I am in Messi's camp.
"He scored so many goals, won so many titles and never changed.
"He stayed true to his principles and his style. I want to follow in his footsteps."
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Musiala has had a sensational 2022/23 so far, having registered 17 goal involvements in as many matches for the Bavarians.
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