The Spanish midfielder, Rodri, has continued to make headlines with his media appearances since winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Last night, he made a notable statement by comparing Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi.
Despite the controversy surrounding the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri is not holding back. Overjoyed after his unexpected win over Vinicius Junior, which was made possible only through late-night dealings, the Manchester City midfielder is making waves in the local media. Injured for several weeks and unlikely to play anytime soon, Pep Guardiola’s key player is taking advantage of his free time to accept invitations on Spanish talk shows. After a remarkable appearance on Cope, Rodri stood out again last night.
Rodri talks about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
After discussing several topics on the show El Hormiguero, where he was interviewed by Pablo Motos on Antena 3, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner revealed what sets apart the two greatest rivals in modern football. Speaking candidly, Rodri, like Angel Di Maria, believes that Cristiano Ronaldo has no natural talent, unlike La Pulga.
“Cristiano Ronaldo was able to compete with Lionel Messi without any natural talent,” the 28-year-old began, before adding: “But as players who have faced both of them, we know the difference. With Cristiano, we didn’t want him to get into the box because he was lethal there. But with Messi, it would have been dangerous for him to go looking for the ball anywhere on the pitch.” This blunt statement has certainly sparked reactions on social media.
As many Madrid fans point out, claiming that CR7 has no natural talent is a disrespect to the incredible career of the 39-year-old. If hard work alone could guarantee success, there would be many Cristiano Ronaldos, each with over 900 career goals, an armful of trophies, and more.
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