Everything Quote by Roberto Carlos

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

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

— Raul

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

— Usain Bolt

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

I think that Cristiano is a very complete player in all aspects, Messi is too but these two players, they differ from another. I…

— Joao Moutinho

Lionel Messi is very much the team player, while Cristiano is very ego-driven.

— Jurgen Klinsmann

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 Ronaldo's a special player, but Messi's from another planet.

— Angel Di Maria

Messi is a good stimulus for Cristiano.

— Massimiliano Allegri

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

If Messi is the best in the world, it's only because Cristiano is from another planet.

— Jose Mourinho