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One twists their brains when choosing a favorite player in the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s GOAT debate. It is because selecting one would lead to trolling from the fans of the other one. In an interview, Bernardo Silva was asked in a tricky way to pick out his favorite player. However, the Manchester City star answered the question with an emphatic reply.
There is no doubt that both the Argentinian and Portuguese stars are the icons of the game. Hence, the debate on the best player in the world debate could never see an end even after they retire. But Silva found the intelligent way of determining his favorite!
Bernardo Silva saves himself from the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously
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Many soccer players get into social media debates on choosing between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. However, Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva is not one of them. In an interview, he was asked whether he would like to be called Messi from Seixal or Ronaldo from Manchester. The Portuguese international laughingly answered, “I don’t like either of them. Because there are always comparisons… I like being Bernardo. Of course, it’s a pride sometimes to compare me with one player or another, but I don’t like any of those nicknames.
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Soccer Football – World Cup – UEFA Qualifiers – Group A – Portugal v Republic of Ireland – Estadio Algarve, Almancil, Portugal – September 1, 2021 Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva after the match REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Bernardo Silva’s rise in prominence within City’s squad under Pep Guardiola has been remarkable. Furthermore, despite continuous links to Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona, the Spanish manager and the club have adamantly expressed their unwillingness to sell him at any cost. This steadfast stance highlights how pivotal the 29-year-old playmaker has become within the star-studded team.
It is not the first time fans have compared the Manchester City playmaker to Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. His manager, Pep Guardiola, made the comparison after seeing him create a goal against Bournemouth.
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The Spanish manager drew comparisons with the style of Messi
A few months later, Bernardo Silva played a crucial role in the 6-1 win against Bournemouth. Additionally, he scored a brilliant brace for the Sky Blues. Both goals were impressive from the Portuguese star. Despite this, the second goal he scored impressed Pep Guardiola. After the game, the Spanish manager wholeheartedly praised his attacking midfielder.
Pep Guardiola discussed how Silva’s chip goal reminded him of Lionel Messi. In addition, the treble-winning manager also called the Portuguese international an extraordinary player.
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