Cristiano Ronaldo is the captain of Portugal
Brazilian football icon Kaka has weighed in on the ongoing Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, asserting that Ronaldo stands above the rest.
For some fans, Argentina’s World Cup triumph in 2022 was the defining achievement in the GOAT discussion.
However, Kaka argues that winning the prestigious trophy does not necessarily make a player the best, drawing from his own experience as a World Cup winner.
In an interview shared by GiveMeSport, the 2007 Ballon d’Or winner acknowledged Messi’s brilliance but ultimately chose Ronaldo as the greatest, downplaying Messi’s World Cup victory.
“Winning a World Cup doesn’t change anything. I won it all, and I’m not the best in history. Messi is a genius, but the best and most complete player in history is Cristiano Ronaldo,” Kaka stated.
His comments have reignited the never-ending GOAT debate on social media. While some argue that Messi’s World Cup win cements his legacy, others agree with Kaka that individual brilliance and overall completeness define true greatness.
Meanwhile, watch the latest edition of Sports Check with the owner of Spintex Knights, Dr Opoku-Antwi below:
Also, catch the latest Twi News on GhanaWeb TV below:
FKA/MA
