Awards Quote by Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Messi is a good stimulus for Cristiano.

— Massimiliano Allegri

Cristiano is unlucky to be playing in the same era as Messi. Ronaldo is a very good player, but Messi is even better.

— Henrik Larsson

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

— Raul

“And what’s Cristiano’s style? With his constant search for perfection, he fits the ‘classical’ mould. He has constantly refined his play, eliminating even the…

— Luca Caioli

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

— Usain Bolt

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

— Jose Mourinho

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

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

— Roberto Carlos

Messi was born with talent. Cristiano also has talent but it's amazing how hard he works at it; how professional he is.

— Deco

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

Everyone knows what Cristiano is like. He is not obsessed with beating records, but rather he aims to help the team to win.

— Marcelo