Lionel Messi has been clearly forward of Cristiano Ronaldo even earlier than the World Cup: Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero has claimed that he by no means doubted that Lionel Messi was higher than Cristiano Ronaldo and mentioned the World Cup proved him right as properly. Messi scored seven targets whereas Ronaldo obtained just one.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 21, 2022 19:08 IST

Aguero mentioned that he by no means doubted that Messi was higher than Ronaldo (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Sergio Aguero has claimed that Lionel Messi was forward of Cristiano Ronaldo even earlier than this yr’s World Cup in Qatar.

Messi lastly gained the large one as he guided Argentina from the entrance with seven targets and three assists to his title as they defeated France within the last on penalties to carry the trophy.

The 35-year-old scored a brace within the summit conflict and a decisive penalty within the shootout as properly. On the opposite hand, Ronaldo had a match to overlook as Portugal have been knocked out within the quarterfinals.

The 37-year-old may solely rating one purpose and was dropped from the lineup for the Round of 16 and quarterfinal matches in opposition to Switzerland and Morocco.

As quoted by Goal.com, Aguero mentioned that he by no means doubted that Messi was higher than Ronaldo and the World Cup performances has proved the case as properly. He went on to reward the Portuguese famous person saying that he’s an incredible athlete however Messi is the perfect.

“I don’t think there is any doubt. For me, there were no doubts before the World Cup and much less now. Cristiano has had an extraordinary career and is a very complete athlete. But Leo clearly has been and is the best,” mentioned Aguero.

Aguero additionally praised Kylian Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick within the semi-final. The former Manchester City striker mentioned Mbappe will go for extra accolades as he’s a really proficient participant.

“What to say about Kylian? He has scored three goals in a World Cup Final and has converted the penalty in the decisive instance. And he has had a great World Cup too. But today Leo has the sceptre. Mbappe’s only 23 years old and is already world champion and runner up. Surely he will go for more because he is a very talented and very competitive player,” mentioned Aguero.

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Dec 21, 2022