Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Thomas Muller reiterates stance on debate as he picks favorite between the 2 superstars

Thomas Muller has revealed his pick between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Thomas Muller has revealed his pick between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Vancouver Whitecaps superstar Thomas Muller has once again shared his stance on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate that has gone on for years. The German legend recently renewed hostilities with Messi in the MLS Cup final, with the Argentine emerging as the winner.

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In a chat with ESPN FC, Muller was asked to make a choice between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The veteran forward chuckled and picked the Argentine, pointing out that he enjoys watching him play more due to his magical style of play.

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"Hah the good old question. Both of them. Both are performing, they're producing still numbers. For me, more impressive is Messi because yeah this style of playing the game is a little bit more magical, more pure talent. The work ethic from Ronaldo is outstanding and maybe even better than Messi's, but to watch Messi playing our game is just.. Yeah it's not unbelievable because I know what he's able to do week in and week out, so for me it's not unbelievable but it's very impressive", he said (via @ESPNFC).
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Thomas Muller has been a formidable foe to Lionel Messi, emerging victorious in seven of 11 meetings with the diminutive Argentine for club and country. He was part of the Germany national team squad that defeated Messi's Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final in Brazil in 2014.

Muller has faced Cristiano Ronaldo on ten occasions in his career so far, ending up on the winning side on five of those occasions. Ronaldo has won four times, with only one of their meetings for club and country ever ending in a stalemate.

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Griezmann snubs Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi in naming LaLiga's greatest

Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann has overlooked both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as he picked the greatest player to have played in the Spanish top-flight. The France international has enjoyed a lengthy spell in Spain, playing for Real Sociedad and Barcelona, as well.

In a chat with ESPN (via Pro football Network), Griezmann was asked to choose the greatest player to have played in the Spanish top-flight. The former Barcelona man picked Dutch legend Johan Cruyff as his choice in a stunning decision, given that he played alongside Messi for three years.

Johan Cruyff is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all-time and has had a major influence on how the game is played in the modern era. He played for Barcelona between 1973 and 1978, and returned to manage the club between 1988 and 1996.

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