Sir Alex Ferguson Comments on Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Manchester United

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has weighed in on the debate surrounding Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and which player is the better, citing the former’s ability to shine on any stage.  

Appearing at an event for golfer Rory McIlroy’s foundation, the Scotsman was asked about his former pupil and Messi, and while he praised the latter, he―understandably―leaned toward Ronaldo, per the Irish Independent’s Will Slattery:

When the ball is at Messi’s feet it is like he is wearing slippers.

But there is a difference between Messi and Ronaldo and I’ll tell you what it is.  I think Messi is a Barcelona player but Ronaldo could be playing for Stockport County and he would score a hat-trick. He is brilliant in the air and he has two feet.

Messi’s team-mate Luis Suarez finished the 2015-16 Spanish league campaign as top scorer, the first time since 2009 that honour didn’t go to either Messi or Ronaldo. That statistic is telling and highlights …

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