AC Milan 56-year-old legend Paolo Maldini gave his decision on who is a better player between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

For nearly fifteen years, there has been an ongoing argument regarding the superiority of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Since their debut in the early 2000s, both football superstars have won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award a total of over 13 times.

Paolo Maldini, a former Italian footballer, has recently expressed his opinion on which player he believes is superior. Maldini discusses the comparison between Ronaldo and Messi. The 56-year-old expressed his preference for Messi over Ronaldo in an interview captured by Barca Universal. “I am well-versed in both Messi and Ronaldo.” For the past decade, they have maintained their dominance in the Ballon d’Or. Although Ronaldo is undeniably a top-tier player and a formidable individual, I am of the opinion that Messi may just surpass him. Messi is my personal preference.

Maldini also expressed his disappointment at not being able to participate in the Italian Serie A with AC Milan. “I was enraged when I heard rumors about Messi’s potential transfer to Inter in 2020.” I made every effort for ten days to bring him to Milan, but it was ultimately unsuccessful. Even if it is later in his career, an athlete of his caliber is a spectacle for all. He consistently astounds with his extraordinary capabilities.