“Has To Be…”- Premier League Star Snubs Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi As Best Players of His Generation

The eternal debate of who the best soccer player is has raged on for decades. Two names that consistently dominate these discussions are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, not everyone subscribes to this belief, and one 35-year-old Premier League star has recently snubbed both legends.

Messi and Ronaldo this year too have asserted their dominance in the world of soccer, a reign that has spanned nearly two decades. Messi, claiming his 8th Ballon d’Or, continues to showcase his unrivaled talent on the field. Ronaldo, on the other hand, consistently exhibits an extraordinary ability to score goals and is the third-highest goalscorer of 2023. Despite their exceptional dominance, it seems that they have still failed to impress West Ham United veteran Angelo Ogbonna.

Who is Angelo Ogbonna’s best player pick?

Angelo Ogbonna, a 35-year-old Italian center-back who currently plays for West Ham, made headlines when he voiced his opinion on who he believes is the best player of his generation. In a surprising twist, Ogbonna did not choose Messi or Ronaldo. Instead, he opted to choose “the original Ronaldo”. During an interview, Ogbonna shared his admiration for Lilian Thuram, an iconic French defender and Brazilian icon Ronaldo Nazario.

He stated, “Look, I know people are going to have their own opinions. But I grew up in an era with Lilian Thuram as my idol and with Ronaldo O Fenômeno”. The former Juventus star further added, “Yes, we live in a world with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have dominated football, but for my generation, the best player has to be the original Ronaldo. R9. Ronaldo O Fenômeno”.

Ogbonna’s surprise decision to snub Messi and Ronaldo as the best players of his generation is not without merit. Ronaldo Fenomeno, who rose to stardom in the 1990s and early 2000s, captivated the world with his incredible skill, speed, and goal-scoring prowess. He won numerous accolades, including two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and two Ballon d’Or titles.

While Messi and Ronaldo have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the game, Ogbonna’s choice reflects the influence of the players he idolized during his formative years. Well, it’s not just Angelo Ogbonna who has recently dipped his toes in the best soccer player debate. Surprisingly, even WWE star Drew McIntyre shared his opinion on the Messi-Ronaldo debate.

For Drew McIntyre, Lionel Messi is “number two”

WWE superstar Drew McIntyre recently went viral for hitting Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siuu’ celebration during his match at Crown Jewel vs Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Following his match, he sat down for an interview and was asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo. Without any hesitation, he effortlessly disregarded the Inter Miami superstar and preferred the Al Nassr captain.

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McIntyre confidently stated, “Pretty much everyone mixes them back and forth, who’s one who’s two. I’m gonna tell the actual answer right now. The actual answer is that number two is Messi, and one is Ronaldo. Sorry, that’s the truth”. It is evident that Drew McIntyre firmly supports Ronaldo and believes that he is superior to his arch-nemesis. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the debate over the best soccer player will conclude soon.

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