Just a day ago, Paul Pogba appeared on the YouTube sensation IShowSpeed’s stream. It went viral and reached more than 200,000 live views. Speed then showed him his jaw-dropping $500,000 Lamborghini, customized to the last detail in homage to his football idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. But when Paul Pogba saw the extravagant display, his reaction was not what the YouTuber had hoped for.

As Pogba saw the car, he didn’t take long to poke fun at Speed’s creation. “It looks nice, doesn’t it?” Speed asked proudly, gesturing to the shining Lamborghini, like a child showing off a prized toy. Pogba took a moment, his eyes flicking from the car’s Ronaldo-emblazoned decals to its flashy rims. There was a pause. “Yeah. It’s a Lambo,” Pogba replied, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. There was a glimmer of mischief in his eyes, hinting at what was to come.

It was then that Speed pressed for validation, maybe even admiration. “The color, bro,” he emphasized. He did not like the theme and color of the Lambo. To Pogba, it was just fun. He lightly teased Speed about his extreme loyalty to Cristiano Ronaldo. “It’s a bit much, bro,” Pogba said, laughing. Speed, however, tried to defend his car with a nervous laugh. Yet his disappointment showed. He had hoped Pogba, a fellow star, and Ronaldo’s ex-teammate, would appreciate his effort. Instead, Pogba turned the car into a joke.

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Here’s Pogba’s take

Appearing on a stream with YouTube sensation IShowSpeed, Pogba was pressed to choose between the two legends. His response was characteristically thoughtful and nuanced. “For me, there is no Ronaldo vs. Messi,” he began, making it clear that the debate while entertaining, is often simplistic. But Pogba didn‘t stop there; he explained the distinct qualities that each superstar brings to the game and the unique scenarios where each would shine.

“If I have to make a team, if I need to score goals, I will take Cristiano,” Pogba said. For him, Ronaldo is the ultimate goal machine—the one who promises goals and feeds off netting them. From headers to unstoppable free kicks, Cristiano Ronaldo‘s ruthless finishing and match-winning ability make him an absolute necessity when it only matters that one gets goals.

Well, that wasn‘t all. Pogba flipped to Lionel Messi‘s unique brilliance and emphasized the Argentine’s versatility. “If I need a playmaker who can score goals and make assists, I’ll take Messi. Everyday,” Pogba said. While Ronaldo seems to have a goal-scoring focus, Messi weaves magic in his view of creating plays and opportunities that are somewhat nowhere but still manage to score regularly. Messi, for Pogba, was a rare talent, first of all, because of the objective of scoring goals but also for creativity.

When Speed, a known Cristiano Ronaldo superfan, obviously expressed disagreement, Pogba stood his ground. He further praised Lionel Messi, marveling at how such a small player could dominate the game and make defenders look helpless. “Messi is different,” he said. “How can a person like this—so small—do this to people?”

Ultimately, Pogba’s take was both diplomatic and incisive, highlighting the contrasting greatness of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. His thoughtful assessment serves as a reminder of why this debate will continue, not because one is better than the other, but because their legacies are unique and unparalleled in their own ways.