Manchester Metropolis star Rodri, who gained the 2024 Ballon d’Or, appeared in Spain’s well-known program El Hormiguero, the place he mentioned the best gamers of all time. The midfielder had an fascinating opinion concerning Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Argentine was extra full.
“Lionel Messi is the best participant of all time, with none doubt. Cristiano has managed to match Messi with out innate expertise. However these of us who’ve performed in opposition to them can see the distinction. We didn’t need Cristiano to step into the field as a result of he was deadly there. However with Messi, the hazard was in all places on the pitch,” he defined.
Rodri, additional defined what makes the Argentine totally different: “When Messi bought the ball, you’d suppose: ‘Oh, hazard.’” After I first began taking part in in opposition to him, I attempted to take the ball from him, and he dodged you as in the event you have been a bull within the ring. The sensation I had was that one thing dangerous was about to occur.”
This isn’t the primary time that Rodri talks about Messi, as he just lately stated he was one of many gamers he feared probably the most. As a Villarreal and Atletico Madrid participant, Rodri confronted each gamers a number of instances.
Lionel Messi of Argentina seems on throughout 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (Daniel Jayo/Getty Photographs)
Rodri, who’s presently recovering from an ACL damage, gained the Ballon d’Or, surprisingly edging Actual Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The award is the jewel of the crown to a spectacular season by which he additionally gained the UEFA Euro with Spain, and the Premier League, UEFA Tremendous Cup and FIFA Membership World Cup with Manchester Metropolis.
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Rodri will attempt to return to the pitch this season
Manchester Metropolis midfielder Rodri, presently sidelined with an ACL damage, stays optimistic a couple of potential return this season. Regardless of the severity of the damage, the Ballon d’Or winner is decided to push himself mentally and bodily to rejoin his staff.
“Sure, sure. The seasons are longer now, with the Membership World Cup ending on July thirteenth. I need to problem myself mentally,” he stated just lately. He suffered the damage throughout a 2-2 draw with Arsenal again in September.
