For over 15 years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the center of soccer’s greatest rivalry. Fans can’t stop debating who’s the GOAT, and honestly, neither can we. But leave it to Ronaldo to shake things up! During a collab with YouTube star MrBeast, he dropped a comment that’s got everyone talking again.

In the video titled ‘How Many Goalkeepers Does It Take to Stop Ronaldo?, posted on Ronaldo’s ‘UR – Cristiano‘ YouTube channel, fans were treated to a penalty challenge. Where Ronaldo faced off against four goalkeepers, including MrBeast himself. As the video gained millions of views, it was clear that the spectacle had captured the attention of the world. However, what truly caught everyone’s attention was a playful moment involving Lionel Messi.

During the penalty shootout, MrBeast jokingly taunted Ronaldo with a comment from one of his friends, Nolan, who said Messi was better. He even took a dig by calling it “soccer” instead of “football.” As expected, this didn’t sit well with Ronaldo. With a wide smile, he responded, “Who says Messi’s better than me?” before bursting into laughter, pointing at Nolan.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s playful remark reignited the Messi vs Ronaldo debate, sparking a storm on social media. A post by @breathMessi21, mocking Ronaldo’s comment, captioned it: “Cristiano Ronaldo to Mr. Beast: Who says Messi is better than me? This 39-year-old manchild is still so obsessed 😂.” 

Messi’s fanbase quickly rallied, criticizing Ronaldo for his obsession with the rivalry. But does this ongoing debate ever have a clear winner?

Fans react to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments on “Who says Messi’s better than me?”

Unsurprisingly this stirred a flurry of negative reactions from fans across social media. One fan suggested that “He knows. He just doesn’t have the confidence to be real”. This fan believes Ronaldo’s reluctance to acknowledge Messi’s superiority speaks to his internal insecurities.

Another user, with blunt honesty, stated “Bro himself knows, Messi is better”. This straightforward remark resonates with those who feel that despite Ronaldo’s talent, Messi’s skills are unmatched.

A fan, expressing frustration, wrote “He can’t live with the fact that almost every athlete and sports legend prefers Messi over him”. This ongoing comparison seems to gnaw at his ego, making it difficult for him to accept Messi’s place in soccer history.

One fan, perhaps feeling the sting of Ronaldo’s comments, remarked “He doesn’t speak, it’s his insecurity speaking now”. He felt that Ronaldo’s words revealed more about his vulnerabilities than any real conviction.

Another individual, a staunch Messi supporter, accused Ronaldo of spending his career chasing Messi’s shadow – “Kept chasing Messi’s shadow.”

The comments about Ronaldo also extended to his fans, with one user saying “No wonder his fans act like him” remarking that his followers mirror his behavior, suggesting they too share the same insecurities and deflective tendencies.

One fan, with a touch of mockery, dismissed Ronaldo’s stance entirely, calling him a “He is a laughing stock 🤡.”

In the midst of this debate, another one connected the remarks to the broader phenomenon of online trolling, “Now we know who funds these troll pages to insult Messi,” suggesting that Ronaldo’s comments might be funding these troll pages that frequently target Messi.

Ronaldo’s remark was playful, but it only fueled the rivalry further among the fans. While, both Messi and Ronaldo have crafted their legacies in their own way, making it clear that this debate may never have a definitive answer.