Angel Di María makes bold statement on difference between Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
Di Maria is one of the few lucky footballers to have played alongside both the GOATs.
One of the few football players who has had the chance to play alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—possibly the two greatest footballers in history—is Angel Di Maria.
Angel Di Maria, an Argentine forward and World Cup winner, has once again made a bold statement on the difference between Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo.
He believes Lionel Messi is superior to Cristiano Ronaldo by contrasting exceptional expertise with natural brilliance. Di Maria, who spent years playing with both of the greatest football players, complimented Ronaldo’s work ethic but asserted that Messi’s innate talent was indisputable.
For almost twenty years, the rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi has shaped football, and it goes well beyond the field. Di Maria’s most recent remarks are probably going to start another conversation on well-known social media platforms.
Angel Di Maria on the difference between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Di Maria has consistently supported the Argentine star in the never-ending debate between the two GOATs. Di Maria continued, outlining his logic:
“That’s because Cris was everything through work and effort to be number one, while Messi, sitting in the dressing room drinking mate, would then show he had a gift God gave him to be the best.”
After playing alongside both stars, Di Maria believes Messi is better because of his innate talent. Di Maria also expressed gratitude to Ronaldo, stating that his work ethic taught him a lot.
Di Maria played with Messi at the national team and club level as well. Together, they scored 16 goals in 141 games across all competitions. He scored seven goals and provided nine assists to Messi.
During their tenure at Real Madrid (2010–2014), Di Maria and Ronaldo played together 166 times. Together, they combined for 28 goals. Ronaldo scored from 25 of Di Maria’s passes and provided three assists.
Which club did Di Maria play alongside Messi?
He played alongside Messi at PSG.
Which club did Di Maria play alongside Ronaldo?
He played alongside Ronaldo at Real Madrid.
Who does Di Maria feel is better between the two?
He feels Messi’s natural talent puts him ahead of Ronaldo.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.