Quote by Luca Caioli

Messi is a good stimulus for Cristiano.

— Massimiliano Allegri

Cristiano is better than Messi, without a doubt. He's more of an all-round player

— Usain Bolt

Cristiano is an explosive type of player, with great technique, but he's still not as gifted as Messi in my opinion. Messi is more…

— Fabio Capello

I love Messi with the ball at his feet: he scores goals and does all the rest, too. But Cristiano's numbers can't be ignored.…

— Ronaldo

Messi is phenomental but in my opinion, Cristiano is a special player because he does everything for Madrid.

— Roberto Carlos

Messi is the more technical player of the two. He's better inside the area, the way he handles the ball and dribbles. You can…

— Alfredo Di Stefano

Messi has a unique talent, he plays alongside quality players like Xavi and Andres Iniesta. Cristiano is also a great player.

— Raul

They are different footballers. For me, Cristiano has more points in his favour because he heads the ball well, he is stronger and he…

— Pepe

Cristiano and Messi are different. Each one has their own history and credit.

— Marcelo

Messi is the best in the world. Cristiano is a goalscorer. Messi is more taltented, more complete, tactically and footballwise. Cristiano isn't doing those…

— Cesc Fabregas

Cristiano is an unbalancing player. His confidence allows him to pull off the plays he does. He naturally always looks for the best solution.

— Gonzalo Higuain

Messi scores a goal and celebrates. Cristiano scores a goal and poses like he's in a shampoo commercial.

— Diego Maradona