Austin Jay Jay Okocha, former Super Eagles star, has weighed in on the perennial debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo regarding who is the greatest footballer of all time. In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, Okocha acknowledged both players as “GOATs” (Greatest of All Time) but expressed a personal preference for Messi.
Okocha praised Messi’s style of play, describing it as more natural to him. When asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo, Okocha stated, “They are both GOATs but my personal GOAT is Messi because he looks more natural to me.”
The debate between Messi and Ronaldo remains a hot topic among football fans globally, with both players boasting incredible careers. Messi has won 8 Ballon d’Or awards, while Ronaldo has claimed 5. However, neither player was nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or, sparking discussions about the possible end of their dominance in football.