The best match between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is a hot topic among soccer fans
Super Eagles legend Osaze Odemwingie has weighed in on the ongoing controversy between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, expressing his fondness for the two football icons, Soccernet.ng reports. I am.
The ongoing rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo, which began during their La Liga days, continues to be a hot topic among soccer enthusiasts around the world.
Former West Bromwich Albion star Odemwingie has finally revealed his favorite Argentine striker, after previously avoiding choosing directly between the two.
Messi recently won his eighth Ballon d’Or after playing a key role in Argentina’s trophy win with his outstanding performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
In comparison, Ronaldo, who currently holds the all-time record for goalscoring with 850 goals and a five-time Ballon d’Or winner with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nasr, is nowhere near Messi’s achievements.
Odemwingie did not elaborate on the reasons for his choice, and although he had previously dodged the question, he admitted that he had chosen Messi this time.
“Ronaldo or Messi? Two days ago I made a choice to continue with Messi. So that answer, I always dodge it, but now I say Messi,” he stated.
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In a previous report, Odemwingie revealed that his decision to stop playing for Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the 2014 World Cup was due to a knee injury that caused leg fatigue .
Since his retirement, the former Super Eagles striker has achieved success in various fields, led a more spiritual life, completed his university studies, and moved on to become a professional golfer.
