“A Level Higher Than Any Other” – Partnered Lionel Messi on EA Sports FIFA Cover, Alex Morgan Once Snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo in Soccer’s Biggest Debate

USWNT superstar Alex Morgan had a scintillating start to 2023. US Soccer honored her to reach 200 caps with the national team. The San Diego Wave FC forward won the She Believes Cup. She scored one and assisted two goals in the tournament to help the USWNT win the championship.

Morgan started the 2023 NWSL season on high. She has scored three goals in two games. Her goals helped Wave to win both their games. Wave is second on the table behind Portland Thorns on goal difference. ESPN once asked Morgan to have her say on the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi debate where she chose the Argentine.

Alex Morgan chooses Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo

In 2015, ESPN asked Morgan to have a say in the longstanding debate. The Barcelona fan was clear about her choice with reasons. Morgan said, “I would have to say Messi because I think he’s just so much better than it seems. Like, he’s just for some reason, a level higher than any other player I watch. He’s just a really exciting player to watch, and I’m a follower of Barcelona, so obviously.”

Morgan also reiterated the same in 2017. She visited Camp Nou to watch the game between Barcelona and Deportivo La Coruna. Barcelona won the game 4-0. Morgan called Messi the best, despite the Argentine wasn’t on the scoresheet. She labeled watching him play in person as special. 

ESPN asked Morgan after she was selected to appear on EA Sports FIFA 16 cover in America with Lionel Messi. Morgan was one of three female soccer players selected to appear on the cover with Messi. The other two soccer stars were Christine Sinclair for the Canadian version and Stephanie Catley of Australia. EA Sports added 12 national teams to FIFA 16, making it the first version to include women. 

Morgan is with USWNT for the final camp before the World Cup

FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held this year in Australia and New Zealand. It will take place between July 20 and August 20. All the participating teams are in their final preparation stage and are in the last camp before the tournament.

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USWNT is playing the Republic of Ireland with Alex Morgan on the roster for the international break. The US won the first game 2-0 and is preparing for the second game. USWNT received a massive setback in the first game as Mallory Swanson got injured and could be out for a significant time. 

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Let us know your thoughts on the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi debate. Who is the best?